Robert Howard Carr, Jr

Private First Class
2ND PLT, B CO, 1ST BN, 5TH CAVALRY, 1 CAV DIV
Army of the United States
11 September 1947 - 15 June 1966
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
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1 CAV DIV 5TH CAV RGT
Silver Star

Combat Medic

Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign

The database page for Robert Howard Carr, Jr

02 Apr 2008

Robert was my platoon medic until he was killed aiding the wounded. For his actions he was awarded the Silver Star. His humor and constant smile made him a joy in our platoon. Jeff Brown, 2nd Platoon Leader, B Company, 1/5th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division. Republic of Vietnam June 16, 1966. Robert is missed every day of my life.

From his Platoon Leader,
Jeffrey W. Brown
beadman8775@yahoo.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall

The 1st Bn, 5th Cavalry lost three men on 15 June 1966 while operating northwest of Kontum City - two medics and an infantryman. All three received the Silver Star for their actions :
  • SP4 Thomas W. Shay, Middletown, CT, HQ Company (Silver Star);
  • PFC Charles G. Woods, Corona, CA, B Company (Silver Star); and
  • PFC Robert H. Carr, Beaver Falls, PA, HQ Company (Silver Star).
Visit John Dennison's
Medics on the Wall
memorial which honors the
Army Medics and Navy Corpsmen who died in Vietnam.


The point-of-contact for this memorial is
his Platoon Leader,
Jeffrey W. Brown
beadman8775@yahoo.com



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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 02 Apr 2008
Last updated 04/11/2008