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Marine 1stLt John Carson.
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Casualty Info
Last Address Though born in Pennsylvania, John was living in Austin Texas when he enlisted in the Corps.
Casualty Date Jun 05, 1968
Cause KIA-Died of Wounds
Reason Multiple Fragmentation Wounds
Location Vietnam, South (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (VA) - San Antonio, Texas
Description Apr 12 – 16; 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines operation near the Ba Long valley south of Cam Lo. As a sub-operation of Lancaster II, from 12-16 April, BLT 3/1 carried out Operation Charlton in the Ba Long Valley. The battalion captured one crew-served weapon and held 56 detainees, but sustained 11 wounded.
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
April / 1968
To Month/Year
April / 1968
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2020
Personal Memories
Memories This was the Operation where Lt Carson received his Bronze Star
