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Photographer: J. J. Prats
Taken: April 8, 2017
Caption: Specialist Four Richard Thomas Carter
Additional Description: E Co., 4th BN, 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry Div., USARV, United States Army

December 10, 1945 to January 25, 1970

Richard graduated from the University of Virginia Phi Beta Kappa. His dream to become a history professor was cut short when he died less than six months after arriving in Vietnam, and less than a month after he was named “Soldier of the Month” in December 1969.

He received 9 medals including the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. Richard is buried at Monticello Memorial Park in Charlottesville, VA.
Submitted: April 15, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
Database Locator Identification Number: p380270
File Size: 1.095 Megabytes

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