Richard Thomas Carter
On January 23, 1970 Specialist Four Carter was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Virginia. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Richard Thomas Carter
Vietnam War
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 265827 |
| Service ID | 228605409 |
| Name | Richard Thomas Carter |
| From | Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia |
| Birth Date | December 10, 1945 |
| Casualty Date | January 23, 1970 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Specialty | Ground Surveillance Radar Crewman |
| Unit/Group | 25th Infantry Division, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry, E Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. artillery rocket mortar |
| Location | South Vietnam, Tay Ninh province |
| Burial | Monticello Memorial Park, Albemarle County, Virginia |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart
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| Remembered | Richard Thomas Carter is buried or memorialized at Monticello Memorial Park, Albemarle County, Virginia.
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Richard is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 14w, Line 59.Commendations + Awards
PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
