George Whitney Carpenter★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from New York
On February 17, 1967 Corporal Carpenter was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ 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 | 265641 |
| Service ID | 2205574 |
| Name | George Whitney Carpenter |
| From | Cedarhurst, Nassau County, New York |
| Birth Date | August 11, 1946 |
| Casualty Date | February 17, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Specialty | Rifleman |
| Unit/Group | 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines, F Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
| Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  George is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 15e, Line 54. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - George Whitney Carpenter was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Reserve Military. Carpenter had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 2205574. Attached to 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines, F Company.
He was born on August 11, 1946. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Nassau county has been included within the archival record. We have Cedarhurst listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Carpenter experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 17, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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New York was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
New York was home to over 30,000 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,940 World War I
• 23,276 World War II
• 513 Korean War
• 1,271 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,135 Missing in action
• 1 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 15 Medal of Honor recipients
• 23,276 World War II
• 513 Korean War
• 1,271 Vietnam War
• 102 Prisoners of war
• 2,135 Missing in action
• 1 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 15 Medal of Honor recipients
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