Meet Carl

Carl Leonard Sitter

Carl Leonard Sitter was a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism during the Korean War. On October 25, 1952, during a brutal assault in the Battle of the Punchbowl, Sitter's actions saved the lives of his comrades and exemplified the Marine Corps' core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Despite facing overwhelming odds, Sitter led his men with incredible bravery and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor. His legacy remains an enduring example of Marine excellence and sacrifice.