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Cpl David James Carlton

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Cpl David James Carlton Veteran

Birth
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
Death
1 Aug 1967 (aged 20)
Quảng Trị, Vietnam
Burial
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA GPS-Latitude: 44.8724861, Longitude: -93.2176889
Plot
Section I Site 2469
Memorial ID
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Cpl Carlton #2259576
MOS: 2531 Radio Field Operator.

Upon arriving in Vietnam David was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. While participating in Operation Pike, Charlie Company encountered hostile forces, 6 kilo-
meters south southeast of Thang Binh. David died during the fire fight as a result of hostile gunshot wounds through the abdomen from rifle fire.
Tour of duty unknown.
Survived by his parents, James D and Catholine O Carlton of 1390 Laurel Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Cpl Carlton #2259576
MOS: 2531 Radio Field Operator.

Upon arriving in Vietnam David was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. While participating in Operation Pike, Charlie Company encountered hostile forces, 6 kilo-
meters south southeast of Thang Binh. David died during the fire fight as a result of hostile gunshot wounds through the abdomen from rifle fire.
Tour of duty unknown.
Survived by his parents, James D and Catholine O Carlton of 1390 Laurel Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota.


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