Carl Dennis Wadleigh ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey
On May 31, 1968 Specialist Four Wadleigh was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New Jersey. ★ 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 | 303537 |
| Service ID | 200409 |
| Name | Carl Dennis Wadleigh |
| From | North Bergen, Hudson County, New Jersey |
| Casualty Date | May 31, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Unit/Group | 9th Infantry Division, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry, A Company |
| Location | Quang Nam province |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Remembered |  Carl is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at . |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Carl Dennis Wadleigh 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 Army. Wadleigh had the rank of Specialist Four. Service number assignment was 200409. Attached to 9th Infantry Division, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry, A Company.
According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state and Hudson county has been included within the archival record. We have North Bergen listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Four Wadleigh experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 31, 1968. Incident location: Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 12,133 World War II
• 852 Korean War
• 1,488 Vietnam War
• 158 Prisoners of war
• 2,909 Missing in action
• 30 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 206 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 19 Medal of Honor recipients
• 12,133 World War II
• 852 Korean War
• 1,488 Vietnam War
• 158 Prisoners of war
• 2,909 Missing in action
• 30 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 206 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 19 Medal of Honor recipients
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