Pfc. Johnnie F. Carter, born in 1925, and the son of Mrs. John E. Carter of Crossett, attended school at Waller's Chapel and Crossett. His enlistment record indicated that he was an automobile serviceman. He was single with no dependants. He entered the on Army May 18, 1944, at Camp Robinson, Arkansas. He trained at Camp Fannin, Texas, and Ft. Meade, Md, and served overseas in France, Belgium, and Germany. He was awarded one Presidential Citation and Purple Heart. He served with the First Division from 1944 until his death. He was killed in action, fighting with the First Division of the U. S. Army on March 24, 1945, in Germany at age 20. His remains were originally buried in Belgium, but were returned to Ashley County on December 5, 1947.

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