THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your friend Larry Beeman is touching and reflects the anguish experienced by so many who lost loved ones in this war. May you rest in eternal peace.

Specialist Four James William Carter, Served with the 666th Transportation Company, 8th Transportation Group, United States Army Support Command (DaNang), 1st Logistical Command, United States Army Vietnam.

Jimmy and I grew up together in Pratt, Kansas. I can still see him with his guitar strapped on playing his heart out with Jerry and the Runaways. I love Jimmy as a brother and miss him terribly and think of him often. Love ya, brother!

Dear SP4 James Carter,
Thank you for your service as a Vehicle Mechanic. Today is actually Columbus Day, and we remember those of you who served. 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.

SP4 James W. Carter was a vehicle mechanic assigned to the 666th Transportation Company. On December 18, 1970, the 666th was on convoy duty between Da Nang and Phu Bai. While returning from Da Nang over the Hai Van Pass they came under intensive small arms, mortar, and rocket fire. The convoy was forced to stop and all passengers on the 666th Shuttle truck took cover. When the convoy started moving again, SP4 Carter left the safety of a ditch to attempt to move the truck out of the kill zone. As he ran towards the truck, an RPG hit directly between the truck and SP4 Carter. He was killed instantly. For his heroism, he received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for Valor. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and transportation.army.mil]