This action on 10 October 1871 , won Lt. Carter the Medal of Honor .
Lt. Robert Goldthwaite Carter and a detail of five men mounted a rear guard action against the Comanches , and the remainder of the unit retreated .
This action on 10 October 1871 , won Lt. Lt. the Medal of Honor .
Lt. Robert Goldthwaite Carter and a detail of five men mounted a rear guard action against the Comanches , and the remainder of the unit retreated .