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David Martin - 2018 recipient of the William D Carter Award
PDD DAVID A MARTIN AKA “D-DAY”
Christian Devil Dog
First, I am a believer in Jesus, and when he said the most important law is to love God, and the second is to love your neighbor as yourself. I believe that needs to be lived out no matter what you are doing. I carry several titles at church, such as men’s group leader, video production leader, Worship team member (sign language interpreter), and Usher (as needed).
I also believe in the fellowship and camaraderie of Marines, as exemplified by my participation in many many MCL and MODD events, both local and state level. I have worn and am wearing many hats both past and present in both the Marine Corps League and the Military order of the Devil Dogs. The desire to surround myself with highly motivated, truly dedicated romping, stomping, little green amphibians has guided me to the 10% of the membership that does 90% of the work. That is why I have a passion for the military order of the Devil dogs currently, I am an Honorable Deputy Police Dog, worthy Pack Leader, and Sir Pound Keeper. Receiving the “Carter award,” Southeast Division marine of the year is a tremendous honor, which left me speechless at the awards banquet. I believe this is not just a great honor of recognition, but it is also one of the most significant challenge coins a Marine Corps League member can receive.
God bless and Semper Fi.
William D. “Bill” Carter Awards
2019 - No Award presented (6)
2018 - David Martin, Louisiana - St. Mary #600
2017 - Johnny Baker, Alabama - McLaughlin #1091
2016 – Clifton Addison, Mississippi – Commiskey-Wheat #1073
2015 – Laimon Godel, Jr., Tennessee – Lt. Alexander Bonnyman #924
2014 - John F. O'Malley - Alabama - Lt. General Victor “Brute” Krulak #1415
2013 - L. Bernard Bledsoe - Georgia - PFC George Eiland #1040
2012 - David Cates - Tennessee - Lt. Bonneyman #924
2011 - David Hatfield - Tennessee - Lt. Bonneyman #924
2010 - William "Bill" Backes - Florida - Spring Hill #708
2009 - Bill Hartley, South Carolina - Sumter #1202
2008 - Award Rescinded (5)
2007 - Leonard Palguta, South Carolina – Riverfront Marines #1132
2006 - John T. Hicks, Tennessee – Tri Cities #969
2005 - Lane Parker, South Carolina – James L. Hammons #939
Milton Ockman, Louisiana – Bayou Parish #905 (4)
2004 - John Horton, South Carolina – Riverfront Marines #1132
2003 - John Hopkins, South Carolina – Palmetto #829
2002 - Award Rescinded (3)
2001 - Bette Jean Berry, Tennessee – Lt. Alexander Bonnyman #924
2000 - Karl Ekstrom, Tennessee – Lt. Alexander Bonnyman #924
1999 - Virgil L. Young Jr., Tennessee – Lt. Alexander Bonnyman #924
1998 - Albert F. Voltolina, Louisiana – Paul E. Boyd #579
Thomas B. Perrone Jr., South Carolina – Grand Strand #873
1997 - Unknown
1996 - Kevin Darcey, Louisiana – Houma Terrebonne #475
Ralph Fredette, Florida, Barefoot #918
1995 - Mary Perrone, South Carolina – Grand Strand #87
1994 - No Award presented (2)
1993 - Terry Chaisson, Louisiana – Houma Terrebonne #475
1992 - Robert Connally, Georgia - Greater Atlanta Marine Det #647
1991 - Roy A. Labat Jr., Louisiana Houma Terrebonne #475
1990 - Kenneth Presentbach, Louisiana – Houma Terrebonne - #475
1989 - Roy Neal, Louisiana – Houma Terrebonne #475
1988 - No Award presented (1)
1987 - Thomas Supaulski, Florida - Gen AA Vandedrift Det #068
1986 - Linwood Liner, Louisiana – Houma Terrebonne #475
1985 - Orris Belanger, Louisiana – Acadiana #488
1984 - Robert Pitcher, Florida – Clearwater #054
1983 - Ned Bergeron, Louisiana – Houma Terrebonne #475
Claude B. Edwards, Alabama - P.L. Wilson Det #447
Notes
(1) 1988 – Cancellation of the Southeast Division Conference due to host Detachment problems
(2) 1994 – Nominations were submitted. The committee considered all nominees and found none that met
the requirements
(3) 2002 – Award rescinded by the Committee
(4) 2005 – Awarded posthumously
(5) 2008 – Award rescinded by the Committee
(6) 2019 – Cancellation of the Southeast Division Conference due to COVID-19
(7) 2020 – Cancellation of the Southeast Division Conference due to COVID-19
Carter Award Applications
Completed Applications for the Carter Award are to be forwarded to the Chairperson.
Karl Ekstrom
3041 W. Gallaher Ferry
Knoxville, TN 37932
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Gunny Wm. D. "Bill" Carter was a Marine's Marine serving his country willingly, with pride and enthusiasm above and be-
yond the call. He possessed that unique quality of always putting the welfare and better- ment of his Marines as the top priority.
He served his Detachment in Pensacola, the department of Florida and the Southeast Divi- sion in the same manner as he served the Corps.
Gunny Carter personified the mission of our League by his unending and tireless efforts to serve his community, Ma- rines and their families.
Our motto Semper Fidelis was part of Bill's character. In his dealings with God, Country Corps and Family he was steady in his practice of being
A humble man who shunned the limelight was definitely in the forefront as an American, a Marine and a Leaguer.
At the time of his death Gunny Carter was serving as National Aide de Camp for the Southeast Division.
Requirements and application for the William D. “Bill” Carter Award are available in the Division SOP
Carter Award Applications
Completed Applications for the Carter Award
are to be mailed to the Chairperson.
Karl Ekstrom
3041 W. Gallaher Ferry
Knoxville, TN 37932
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