Leonard James Carter

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Leonard James Carter was born on 24 February 1948.

On 8 June 1967, Private First Class Leonard James Carter was serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Carter was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Badges and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Parachutist Badge

Honors

The name Leonard J Carter is located on Panel 21E Line 73 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Leonard James Carter is buried at Northshore Garden of Memories in North Chicago, IL.

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