THE WALL OF FACES

Capt. Gary Carlson is buried at the United States Military Academy Post Cemetery in West Point, New York.

I was in WBHS with your brother Peter when we heard. I remember how it affected the whole Town. RIP. You are not forgotten.

I served with Gary at Fort Knox, KY and later in Vietnam when we served together in B Troop, 3-4 Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division. I was the troop C.O. and he was the 1st Platoon Leader. Later he would assume command of C Troop. He had an infectious smile and terrific sense of humor. He was a great leader and his troops responded to him without question. I think of him often. Jerry Headley

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Distinguished Service Cross citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

The “Friends of Rocky Versace” remember one of Rocky’s fellow alumni from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point - a brother Ranger and Armor Officer - Captain Gary William Carlson, USMA Class of 1967, on what would’ve been his 76th birthday - 28 June 2021. His memorial article on the West Point AoG website from ASSEMBLY magazine (edition of January 1994) states that CPT Carlson is the most decorated man in his USMA 1967 class of 583 graduates: Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart.