David Edward Carter

Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army

David Edward Carter was born on 27 February 1941.

On 10 August 1969, Sergeant First Class David Edward Carter was serving with P Company, 75th Infantry Regiment (Rangers), 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SFC Carter was killed in action when he sustained multiple fragmentation wounds. His body was recovered.

Badges and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor Device
Purple Heart
Army Commendation Medal with Combat Valor Device
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Parachutist Badge

Honors

The name David E Carter is located on Panel 20W Line 121 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant First Class David Edward Carter is buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton, OH.

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