Marvin Wilbur Carius ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
Marvin Wilbur Carius
Korean War
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On December 9, 1950 Major Carius was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Illinois. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 220670 |
| Service ID | O-056261 |
| Name | Marvin Wilbur Carius |
| From | Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois |
| Birth Date | June 6, 1922 |
| Casualty Date | December 9, 1950 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Specialty | Dental Officer |
| Unit/Group | 25th Infantry Division, 24th Medical Battalion |
| Casualty Type | Killed in Action |
| Location | North Korea, Battle of Chosin Reservoir |
| Burial | Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Marvin Wilbur Carius is buried or memorialized at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs.  Marvin is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Major Carius was a dentist with the Medical Company, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 9, 1950. He was married to Geraldine Rapp Carius and had two sons. He had served his country during World War II before his tour in Korea.The Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as the Chosin Reservoir Campaign was a decisive battle in the Korean War. On 27 November, the Chinese Army surprised UN Forces at the Chosin Reservoir area. A brutal 17-day battle in freezing weather and rough terrain soon followed. In the period between 27 November and 13 December 1950, 30,000 United Nations troops were encircled and attacked by approximately 120,000 Chinese troops. The cold weather was accompanied by frozen ground, resulting in frostbite casualties, icy roads, and weapon malfunctions. In the end over 17,000 UN forces were killed or wounded or missing in action, or died of wounds. The Chinese suffered 3 times that amount. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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