Carter B. Magruder

1900–1988 (age 88)

Military Officer

Biography

Carter B. Magruder carried out his duties as a military officer with unwavering discipline and commitment to the nation’s ideals. His efforts helped shape the fabric of the service and left a lasting impression on colleagues who witnessed his integrity firsthand.

Now commemorated at Arlington National Cemetery, Carter Magruder’s legacy endures as a tribute to faithful service.

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