Lloyd G. McCarter (May 11, 1917 – February 2, 1956) was a Private in the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor during the battle to recapture Corregidor Island in the Philippines.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Private, U.S. Army, 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment. Place and Date Corregidor, Philippine Islands, February 16, 19, 1945. Entered Service at: Tacoma, Wash. Born: May 11, 1917, St. Maries, Idaho. G.O. No.: 77, September 10, 1945. Citation:

Later life

McCarter was discharged from military service in 1945 due to wounds received in the action on Corregidor. He later married, but lost his wife to cancer. He took his own life in February 1956.