THE WALL OF FACES

I did a Vietnam War project in high school where we were each assigned a veteran from the memorial to research and learn their personal story. I got your name. Still remember the project and interviewing one of your friends about you 13 years later. Went to visit your name today. Thank you for your service, and may we do all we can as Americans to ensure your sacrifice was not in vain.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. May you rest in eternal peace.

Fred W. Carpenter

DATE OF BIRTH: October 18, 1946
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Union City, Tennessee
HOME OF RECORD:
Hobart, Indiana

Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Battalion: 1st Battalion
Division: 25th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 2019 (July 17, 1967)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Fred W. Carpenter (ASN: US-55885165), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, at Hoa Tan, Republic of Vietnam, on 6 March 1967. As Sergeant Carpenter and his company approached the village, heavy fire was received from Viet Cong positions. Realizing that his unit was in a precarious position, Sgt Carpenter immediately maneuvered his squad into position from which it could place effective fire on the enemy. Then with complete disregard for his personal safety, he charged forward and silenced a heavily fortified enemy bunker with two grenades. With this bunker eliminated, the platoon was able to maneuver once more. Throughout the entire encounter, Sgt Carpenter continued to direct his squad, personally positioning and directing the fire of individual members. His heroic actions and decisive leadership contributed to the accomplishment of the unit's mission. Sergeant Carpenter's outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit on himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Dear Sgt Fred Carpenter,
Thank you for your service as an Infantryman/Parachutist. Your 71st birthday is soon. Happy Birthday. 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.