Frederick Joseph Carlson

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Frederick Joseph Carlson was born on 18 November 1944.

On 26 September 1968, Private First Class Frederick Joseph Carlson was serving with D Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Carlson was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Frederick J Carlson is located on Panel W42 Line 16 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Private First Class Carlson is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY.

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