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First Name: Gilbert

Last Name: Carvalho

Birthplace:

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)







Date of Birth: 24 August 1936

Date of Death: 15 September 1968

Rank: Sergeant

Years Served:
Gilbert Carvalho

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Gilbert Carvalho

Sergeant, U.S. Army

Gilbert Carvalho was born on 24 August 1936.

On 15 September 1968, Sergeant Gilbert Carvalho was serving with C Company, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry, 5th Infantry Division, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Sergeant Carvalho was killed in action when he sustained wounds from small arms fire. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

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

Honors

The name Gilbert Carvalho is located on Panel 44W Line 061 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant Gilbert Carvalho is buried at Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River, MA.

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Honoree ID: 3620   Created by: MHOH

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