PSGT Baxter Coolidge Carroll, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Triplett, NC.
PSGT Baxter Coolidge Carroll was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PSGT Carroll served our country until January 13th, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 35 years old and was married. It was reported that Baxter died from multiple fragmentation wounds or mine. His body was recovered. PSGT Carroll is on panel 04E, line 068 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 18 years.
Always remembered. My Father SSG Riley was with PSG Carroll the day that he died and not a Jan 13th goes by that he does not ask the question why my friend and not me. I pray that my father will one day know the answer, why two sons lost their father and two sons father came home. Thank you Sgt Carroll for being my fathers friend, and God Bless your Family. Ralph Riley.
WATAUGAN KILLED IN VIETNAM: A former Watauga County man was killed in action in Vietnam Jan 13. He was Platoon Sgt Baxter Coolidge Carroll, 35, of Junction City, Kan., formerly of Triplett. Carroll was clearing a road block where a hostile force was engaged when he was killed. He left Fort Riley, Kan. Sept 10 for service in Vietnam. He was born in Watauga County to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carroll of Triplett. His parents received a telegram Friday informing then of his death. He had been in the army 17 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jeanette Carroll; two sons, James Lee and Steven Carroll of Junction City; his mother of Triplett and three brothers, Robert Newell Carroll of Cleveland, Tenn., Archie Carroll and Leonard Carroll, Jr. of Triplett. The body is in route from Vietnam to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral home here.
Watauga Democrat, Thursday January 27, 1966. FUNERAL FOR SGT CARROLL IS HELD SUNDAY. The funeral service for Sgt. Baxter Coolidge Carroll, 35, of Fort Raleigh Junction, Kansas City, Kan., formerly of Watauga County was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Ephraim Baptist Church. Burial was in the Simmons Cemetery. He was killed in Vietnam on Jan. 13. The body arrived at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Friday. Surviving are his widow, Jean Carroll; two sons, Jimmy and Jeff Carroll of the home; three brothers, Robert Carroll of Cleveland, Tenn and Archie and Junior Carroll of Boone; two sisters, Mrs. Nathan Hawkins of Cleveland, Tenn. and Mrs Grady Randall of Triplett; his mother, Mrs Leonard Carroll of Boone.
Watauga Democrat, Thursday, August 18, 1966, MRS CARROLL GIVEN HERO'S MEDAL FOR HUSBAND'S VALOR. Members of the family of Sergeant Baxter C. Carroll who died in combat Jan 13. in the Republic of Vietnam, were at the home of the widow Wednesday of last week where the Army gave her the Bronze Star Medal for her husband's heroism in behalf of America's Military Mission. Major Charles F. Mabelitini of the Army's Hickory office awarded the Medal and Citation from the United States in a brief afternoon ceremony. The Bronze Star was awarded under the authority of President Lyndon B.Johnson.
The citation said, in part: "Platoon Sergeant Carroll distinguished himself by execptionally valorous actions on 13 January 1966, while serving as platoon sergeant with the mission of clearing suspected Viet Cong mines in the Republic of Vietnam. Upon arriving in the operational area, Platoon Sergeant Carroll and his unit began to operation of sweeping the road. After finding that no mines existed in the area, Carroll proceeded to return with his troops to the company area. At this time, his unit received an intense volume of fire from an unknown number of Viet Cong from both sides of the road, Carroll immeditaly directed his men to take defensive positions and return fire. During the ensuning engagement, Platoon Sergeant Carroll directed the fire of his men, lending courage by aggressive example. After a two hour battle, during which several men were wounded, supporting elements arrived and Platoon Sergent Carroll's unit withdrew from the engagement. Although the road was still under heavy fire, he calmly directed his men to load their vehicles and depart the hostile area. When the truck had proceeded a short distance, a mine detonated under it, mortally wounding him. Through his courageous efforts, his unit was able to complete its mission and successfully withdraw from the insecure area with a minimum of casualties. Platoon Sergeant Carroll's heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army."
He served with Charlie Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, "Big Red One", USARV.
He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal for Heroism(Peacetime), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal(s)
PSGT Baxter Coolidge Carroll was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PSGT Carroll served our country until January 13th, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 35 years old and was married. It was reported that Baxter died from multiple fragmentation wounds or mine. His body was recovered. PSGT Carroll is on panel 04E, line 068 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 18 years.
Always remembered. My Father SSG Riley was with PSG Carroll the day that he died and not a Jan 13th goes by that he does not ask the question why my friend and not me. I pray that my father will one day know the answer, why two sons lost their father and two sons father came home. Thank you Sgt Carroll for being my fathers friend, and God Bless your Family. Ralph Riley.
WATAUGAN KILLED IN VIETNAM: A former Watauga County man was killed in action in Vietnam Jan 13. He was Platoon Sgt Baxter Coolidge Carroll, 35, of Junction City, Kan., formerly of Triplett. Carroll was clearing a road block where a hostile force was engaged when he was killed. He left Fort Riley, Kan. Sept 10 for service in Vietnam. He was born in Watauga County to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carroll of Triplett. His parents received a telegram Friday informing then of his death. He had been in the army 17 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jeanette Carroll; two sons, James Lee and Steven Carroll of Junction City; his mother of Triplett and three brothers, Robert Newell Carroll of Cleveland, Tenn., Archie Carroll and Leonard Carroll, Jr. of Triplett. The body is in route from Vietnam to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral home here.
Watauga Democrat, Thursday January 27, 1966. FUNERAL FOR SGT CARROLL IS HELD SUNDAY. The funeral service for Sgt. Baxter Coolidge Carroll, 35, of Fort Raleigh Junction, Kansas City, Kan., formerly of Watauga County was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Ephraim Baptist Church. Burial was in the Simmons Cemetery. He was killed in Vietnam on Jan. 13. The body arrived at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Friday. Surviving are his widow, Jean Carroll; two sons, Jimmy and Jeff Carroll of the home; three brothers, Robert Carroll of Cleveland, Tenn and Archie and Junior Carroll of Boone; two sisters, Mrs. Nathan Hawkins of Cleveland, Tenn. and Mrs Grady Randall of Triplett; his mother, Mrs Leonard Carroll of Boone.
Watauga Democrat, Thursday, August 18, 1966, MRS CARROLL GIVEN HERO'S MEDAL FOR HUSBAND'S VALOR. Members of the family of Sergeant Baxter C. Carroll who died in combat Jan 13. in the Republic of Vietnam, were at the home of the widow Wednesday of last week where the Army gave her the Bronze Star Medal for her husband's heroism in behalf of America's Military Mission. Major Charles F. Mabelitini of the Army's Hickory office awarded the Medal and Citation from the United States in a brief afternoon ceremony. The Bronze Star was awarded under the authority of President Lyndon B.Johnson.
The citation said, in part: "Platoon Sergeant Carroll distinguished himself by execptionally valorous actions on 13 January 1966, while serving as platoon sergeant with the mission of clearing suspected Viet Cong mines in the Republic of Vietnam. Upon arriving in the operational area, Platoon Sergeant Carroll and his unit began to operation of sweeping the road. After finding that no mines existed in the area, Carroll proceeded to return with his troops to the company area. At this time, his unit received an intense volume of fire from an unknown number of Viet Cong from both sides of the road, Carroll immeditaly directed his men to take defensive positions and return fire. During the ensuning engagement, Platoon Sergeant Carroll directed the fire of his men, lending courage by aggressive example. After a two hour battle, during which several men were wounded, supporting elements arrived and Platoon Sergent Carroll's unit withdrew from the engagement. Although the road was still under heavy fire, he calmly directed his men to load their vehicles and depart the hostile area. When the truck had proceeded a short distance, a mine detonated under it, mortally wounding him. Through his courageous efforts, his unit was able to complete its mission and successfully withdraw from the insecure area with a minimum of casualties. Platoon Sergeant Carroll's heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army."
He served with Charlie Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, "Big Red One", USARV.
He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal for Heroism(Peacetime), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal(s)
PSGT Baxter Coolidge Carroll, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Triplett, NC.
PSGT Baxter Coolidge Carroll was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PSGT Carroll served our country until January 13th, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 35 years old and was married. It was reported that Baxter died from multiple fragmentation wounds or mine. His body was recovered. PSGT Carroll is on panel 04E, line 068 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 18 years.
Always remembered. My Father SSG Riley was with PSG Carroll the day that he died and not a Jan 13th goes by that he does not ask the question why my friend and not me. I pray that my father will one day know the answer, why two sons lost their father and two sons father came home. Thank you Sgt Carroll for being my fathers friend, and God Bless your Family. Ralph Riley.
WATAUGAN KILLED IN VIETNAM: A former Watauga County man was killed in action in Vietnam Jan 13. He was Platoon Sgt Baxter Coolidge Carroll, 35, of Junction City, Kan., formerly of Triplett. Carroll was clearing a road block where a hostile force was engaged when he was killed. He left Fort Riley, Kan. Sept 10 for service in Vietnam. He was born in Watauga County to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carroll of Triplett. His parents received a telegram Friday informing then of his death. He had been in the army 17 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jeanette Carroll; two sons, James Lee and Steven Carroll of Junction City; his mother of Triplett and three brothers, Robert Newell Carroll of Cleveland, Tenn., Archie Carroll and Leonard Carroll, Jr. of Triplett. The body is in route from Vietnam to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral home here.
Watauga Democrat, Thursday January 27, 1966. FUNERAL FOR SGT CARROLL IS HELD SUNDAY. The funeral service for Sgt. Baxter Coolidge Carroll, 35, of Fort Raleigh Junction, Kansas City, Kan., formerly of Watauga County was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Ephraim Baptist Church. Burial was in the Simmons Cemetery. He was killed in Vietnam on Jan. 13. The body arrived at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Friday. Surviving are his widow, Jean Carroll; two sons, Jimmy and Jeff Carroll of the home; three brothers, Robert Carroll of Cleveland, Tenn and Archie and Junior Carroll of Boone; two sisters, Mrs. Nathan Hawkins of Cleveland, Tenn. and Mrs Grady Randall of Triplett; his mother, Mrs Leonard Carroll of Boone.
Watauga Democrat, Thursday, August 18, 1966, MRS CARROLL GIVEN HERO'S MEDAL FOR HUSBAND'S VALOR. Members of the family of Sergeant Baxter C. Carroll who died in combat Jan 13. in the Republic of Vietnam, were at the home of the widow Wednesday of last week where the Army gave her the Bronze Star Medal for her husband's heroism in behalf of America's Military Mission. Major Charles F. Mabelitini of the Army's Hickory office awarded the Medal and Citation from the United States in a brief afternoon ceremony. The Bronze Star was awarded under the authority of President Lyndon B.Johnson.
The citation said, in part: "Platoon Sergeant Carroll distinguished himself by execptionally valorous actions on 13 January 1966, while serving as platoon sergeant with the mission of clearing suspected Viet Cong mines in the Republic of Vietnam. Upon arriving in the operational area, Platoon Sergeant Carroll and his unit began to operation of sweeping the road. After finding that no mines existed in the area, Carroll proceeded to return with his troops to the company area. At this time, his unit received an intense volume of fire from an unknown number of Viet Cong from both sides of the road, Carroll immeditaly directed his men to take defensive positions and return fire. During the ensuning engagement, Platoon Sergeant Carroll directed the fire of his men, lending courage by aggressive example. After a two hour battle, during which several men were wounded, supporting elements arrived and Platoon Sergent Carroll's unit withdrew from the engagement. Although the road was still under heavy fire, he calmly directed his men to load their vehicles and depart the hostile area. When the truck had proceeded a short distance, a mine detonated under it, mortally wounding him. Through his courageous efforts, his unit was able to complete its mission and successfully withdraw from the insecure area with a minimum of casualties. Platoon Sergeant Carroll's heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army."
He served with Charlie Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, "Big Red One", USARV.
He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal for Heroism(Peacetime), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal(s)
PSGT Baxter Coolidge Carroll was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PSGT Carroll served our country until January 13th, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 35 years old and was married. It was reported that Baxter died from multiple fragmentation wounds or mine. His body was recovered. PSGT Carroll is on panel 04E, line 068 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 18 years.
Always remembered. My Father SSG Riley was with PSG Carroll the day that he died and not a Jan 13th goes by that he does not ask the question why my friend and not me. I pray that my father will one day know the answer, why two sons lost their father and two sons father came home. Thank you Sgt Carroll for being my fathers friend, and God Bless your Family. Ralph Riley.
WATAUGAN KILLED IN VIETNAM: A former Watauga County man was killed in action in Vietnam Jan 13. He was Platoon Sgt Baxter Coolidge Carroll, 35, of Junction City, Kan., formerly of Triplett. Carroll was clearing a road block where a hostile force was engaged when he was killed. He left Fort Riley, Kan. Sept 10 for service in Vietnam. He was born in Watauga County to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carroll of Triplett. His parents received a telegram Friday informing then of his death. He had been in the army 17 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jeanette Carroll; two sons, James Lee and Steven Carroll of Junction City; his mother of Triplett and three brothers, Robert Newell Carroll of Cleveland, Tenn., Archie Carroll and Leonard Carroll, Jr. of Triplett. The body is in route from Vietnam to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral home here.
Watauga Democrat, Thursday January 27, 1966. FUNERAL FOR SGT CARROLL IS HELD SUNDAY. The funeral service for Sgt. Baxter Coolidge Carroll, 35, of Fort Raleigh Junction, Kansas City, Kan., formerly of Watauga County was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Ephraim Baptist Church. Burial was in the Simmons Cemetery. He was killed in Vietnam on Jan. 13. The body arrived at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Friday. Surviving are his widow, Jean Carroll; two sons, Jimmy and Jeff Carroll of the home; three brothers, Robert Carroll of Cleveland, Tenn and Archie and Junior Carroll of Boone; two sisters, Mrs. Nathan Hawkins of Cleveland, Tenn. and Mrs Grady Randall of Triplett; his mother, Mrs Leonard Carroll of Boone.
Watauga Democrat, Thursday, August 18, 1966, MRS CARROLL GIVEN HERO'S MEDAL FOR HUSBAND'S VALOR. Members of the family of Sergeant Baxter C. Carroll who died in combat Jan 13. in the Republic of Vietnam, were at the home of the widow Wednesday of last week where the Army gave her the Bronze Star Medal for her husband's heroism in behalf of America's Military Mission. Major Charles F. Mabelitini of the Army's Hickory office awarded the Medal and Citation from the United States in a brief afternoon ceremony. The Bronze Star was awarded under the authority of President Lyndon B.Johnson.
The citation said, in part: "Platoon Sergeant Carroll distinguished himself by execptionally valorous actions on 13 January 1966, while serving as platoon sergeant with the mission of clearing suspected Viet Cong mines in the Republic of Vietnam. Upon arriving in the operational area, Platoon Sergeant Carroll and his unit began to operation of sweeping the road. After finding that no mines existed in the area, Carroll proceeded to return with his troops to the company area. At this time, his unit received an intense volume of fire from an unknown number of Viet Cong from both sides of the road, Carroll immeditaly directed his men to take defensive positions and return fire. During the ensuning engagement, Platoon Sergeant Carroll directed the fire of his men, lending courage by aggressive example. After a two hour battle, during which several men were wounded, supporting elements arrived and Platoon Sergent Carroll's unit withdrew from the engagement. Although the road was still under heavy fire, he calmly directed his men to load their vehicles and depart the hostile area. When the truck had proceeded a short distance, a mine detonated under it, mortally wounding him. Through his courageous efforts, his unit was able to complete its mission and successfully withdraw from the insecure area with a minimum of casualties. Platoon Sergeant Carroll's heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army."
He served with Charlie Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, "Big Red One", USARV.
He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal for Heroism(Peacetime), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal(s)
