TIMOTHY G CARTER
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HONORED ON PANEL 21W, LINE 122 OF THE WALL

TIMOTHY GENE CARTER

WALL NAME

TIMOTHY G CARTER

PANEL / LINE

21W/122

DATE OF BIRTH

03/20/1949

CASUALTY PROVINCE

QUANG NAM

DATE OF CASUALTY

07/15/1969

HOME OF RECORD

ELY

COUNTY OF RECORD

White Pine County

STATE

NV

BRANCH OF SERVICE

MARINE CORPS

RANK

LCPL

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Contact Details

REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR TIMOTHY GENE CARTER
POSTED ON 11.14.2010
POSTED BY: Robert Sage

We Remember

Timothy is buried at Ely City Cemetery in Ely,NV. SS PH
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POSTED ON 7.15.2010
POSTED BY: A Marine

Silver Star Citation

Silver Star


Awarded posthumously for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lance Corporal Timothy G. Carter, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as an 81-mm. Mortar Forward Observer attached to Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 15 July 1969, during Operation PIPESTONE CANYON, Company F was executing a cordon maneuver southwest of DaNang when the lead element came under a heavy volume of fire from hostile soldiers occupying a well-fortified bunker complex. Reacting instantly, Lance Corporal Carter, armed only with a pistol and hand grenades, initiated an aggressive assault against the enemy emplacement. Dauntlessly maneuvering across the fire-swept terrain in complete defiance of hostile rocket-propelled grenade and automatic weapons rounds impacting around him, he resolutely continued his fierce attack and was suppressing the enemy fire when he was mortally wounded by fragments of a mortar round and a rocket-propelled grenade delivered by hostile gunners for whom he had become a target. His heroic and determined efforts inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in the death of four enemy soldiers and the apprehension of a prisoner in addition to the seizure of several items of enemy weaponry. By his courage, bold initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Lance Corporal Carter contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his unit's mission and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

Action Date: July 15, 1969

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: Lance Corporal

Company: Company F

Battalion: 2d Battalion

Regiment: 1st Marines

Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF
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POSTED ON 7.15.2005
POSTED BY: Dave Kruger, 196th LIB. 66-67

Not forgotten

Timothy, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend, and thank you for protecting the freedoms we enjoy today.
A true hero.
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POSTED ON 10.2.2000
POSTED BY: CLAY MARSTON

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THIS HEROIC YOUNG UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SERVICEMAN WHOSE NAME SHALL LIVE FOREVER MORE ~~~~~ SILVER STAR ~~~~~

LANCE CORPORAL

TIMOTHY GENE CARTER


Service No. 530380598


was a posthumous recipient of the




~~~~~ SILVER STAR ~~~~~




~~~~~ SEMPER FIDELIS ~~~~~




YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE


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POSTED ON 8.3.2000
POSTED BY: Vietnam Veterans of Second Battalion, First Marines

We Will Remember You

Your brothers of Second Battalion, First Marines honor your service and
your supreme sacrifice. You are one of our Heroes. Your comrades of 2/1
hold you in their hearts and minds forever. Take your warrior's rest for a
duty well done. Semper Fi, Marine!
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