THE WALL OF FACES

Your life was short, but I remember you. Not because you brought attention to yourself. I remember. You sent your Mom a letter and talked about the beauty of Vietnam and your friends there. So she wouldn’t worry, I suspect. You went to Vietnam because you insisted on coming home for your father’s funeral, when you could have stayed in a safe place, not been sent to Vietnam and probably come home— seeing no battles.
No. You were a man that honored your parents, your family, your town and your country. There is not a one of us that you didn’t influence.
Without speaking a word, you were one of our most influential teachers.
You gave all you had and asked for nothing in return. You spoke softly and kindly. You Never sought the limelight. But you died fighting in one of the most horrendous battles of any war. You lived and died with honor and courage. You changed the world. For the better. You changed us. Your name will always be in the limelight.

We shall never forget.

Thank you PFC Danny Carlton.

Jamie Sue Essary

I remember you letting me ride to school with you that means a lot to me I wish we had had more time thanks for your service

Danny E Carlton
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PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record: Greenfield, TN
Date of birth: 07/03/1945
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: E3
Rank: Private First Class
Promotion Note: None
ID No: 14835950
MOS: 11B10: Infantryman
Length Service: 01
Unit: 1ST PLT, A CO, 2ND BN, 7TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour: 08/16/1965
Incident Date: 11/17/1965
Casualty Date: 11/17/1965
Status Date: Not Applicable
Status Change: Not Applicable
Age at Loss: 20
Location: Pleiku Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Repatriated: Not Applicable
Identified: Not Applicable
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Gun or small arms fire
URL: www.VirtualWall.org/dc/CarltonDE01a.htm
Data accessed: 6/11/2018

Danny was an Infantry Soldier and died a Soldier’s Death weapon in hand
God Bless You Danny
And God Bless All who died with you on that day of Destiny
You are not Forgotten

Dear PFC Danny Carlton,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. It is important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.