David Edward Carter

	Photo from The Hurricane, Vol 7, May 1968 A publication of II Field Force Vietnam Captioned "On Patrol with F Co, 51st Infantry"

The database page for David Edward Carter

Birthday Greetings for Feb. 27, 2001 Dear David, Happy 60th birthday, brother. If you were here, I'd bake you a cake. I love you and miss you. Much love from your sister, Donna Birthday Wishes for Feb. 27, 2002 Dear David, No cake, no candles, no party today. It would have been your 61st birthday, but you are gone away. In my thoughts you will always be. Happy Birthday!!! Sadly missed by your sister, Donna Carter Mainous 11 Nov 2002 Veterans' Day Remembrance for SFC David E. Carter (my brother) Killed in Action August 10, l969 at Quang Tri, South Vietnam Remembering you with love on this Veterans' Day. 25 Dec 2002 Dear David Unlike gifts that come and go Or tinsel in the attic stored, May the spirit of peace we hold so dear Remain with us all throughout the year. You'll be home for Christmas Only in my dreams. Merry Christmas I love you, Donna Carter Mainous 08 Mar 2003 Birthday Remembrance Febuary 27 1941 I didn't forget your birthday I thought of you all day There couldn't be a better time For me to say What it means to have a Brother As dear as you have been My only wish Simply said Is that you could be here Thru all the years ahead Happy 62nd Birthday Birthday Wishes For February 27, 2004 Dear David If you were here today We'd celebrate your birthday You are gone from sight But not from my heart My wish is for today But my love is for always Happy 63rd Birthday With Love Your sister, Donna Carter Mainous Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2004 Dear David I visit your grave I place a flag In the breeze it will softly flutter I do it for you in love You're my brother Love, Your sister, Donna Carter Mainous 20 Feb 2005 Birthday Wishes Dear David Your Birthday on Feb 27 Is a time to Remember A Special person in my Life... A Special Person like You. Happy 64th Birthday from your Sister Donna Carter Mainous 04 Nov 2005 A Veterans Day Remembrance November 11 2005 For SFC DAVID E CARTER I remember a tall fellow ahead of the crowd A leader of men marching fearless and proud As you turned your head with a quite smile I see you clearly today tho it has been awhile I can't have old days back And some may forget you now But I will always remember That you gave your life for our country With Love From his sister, Donna Carter Mainous 18 Feb 2006 Dear David I will be thinking of you on your birthday And though we are apart May the special love I'm sending your way Always keep us close at heart HAPPY 65TH BIRTHDAY February 28, 2006 Love, Your Sister, Donna Carter Mainous Memorial Day May 29, 2006 Dear David, Every day in some small way Memories of you come to mind. Though absent you are always near, Still missed, loved, always dear. Love from your sister, Donna Carter Mainous Veterans Day Remembrance November 11, 2006 For SFC David E. Carter Death is Final I Mourn I Memorialize I Miss You Thinking of you today. Love from your sister, Donna Carter Mainous 15 Feb 2007 Birthday Remembrance For SFC David E. Carter Born February 27, l941 Dear David No length of time can take away My thoughts of you on your birthday. Whatever else I forget to do, I will never fail to remember you. Happy 66th birthday, Brother Love, your sister Donna Carter Mainous Memorial Day, May 30, 2007 In Loving Memory of my brother, Sgt. First Class David E. Carter Feb. 27, 194l - Aug. 10, 1969 Dear David They say there is a reason And time will heal But neither time nor season Will change the way I feel Your resting place I visit And place flowers with care No one knows how my heart aches As I turn and leave you there. I Love You and Miss You Donna Carter Mainous November 11, 2007 Veterans Day For Sgt. 1st Class David E. Carter Dear David, I am writing to say how much I miss you this Veterans Day. You hold a place of highest honor and praise within my heart. You gave ALL, your LIFE, in service to our country. No one could ask for more. Your loving sister, Donna Carter Mainous Donna Carter Mainous buddon71@yahoo.com

20 March 2002 David, We were boys then, you and I. But you were a year older. We were neighbors and rode the bus to school together. We both lived on farms so we didn't get together much. I missed you when you left for the service, your easy laugh and ready smile. But I admired you in your uniform and dashing physique. I always counted it a privilege to talk to you. You were kind and gentle and easy to relate to. I cried when I heard of your death in Nam and was unable to attend the funeral. Then not long after I followed you there and walked through the "Valley of Death" for six months. Though critically wounded God spared my life and brought me home. I lived to have a wonderful wife and two precious children. I don't know why God took you and not me. You were so noble and had so much to live for. But I will always remember you. And the memories are an encouragement to me to carry on and pass on the values you and I shared as boys. May the memories of you always be a blessing to those who knew and loved you. Semper Fi Vic Edwards vedwards@ccdi.net

23 July 2002 I remember when we were together in F/51 LRPs, remember the day we each departed for our own assigned units, you went to Papa Company Rangers and I went to Oscar Company Rangers, each of us with the memories of having served together in F/51 LRPs. We loved F Company, we loved the fact that we accomplished what others failed to do, what others knew of our accomplishments and deeds. I shall miss you, it was very hard when we learned what had happened to you in Papa, and all the others from F/51 LRPs in Papa. We cried, we hurt, we remembered, and we will never forget our BROTHERS. Keep the LZ cleared for us, we will meet you there and know that you're guarding the MAN up there. So long, MY BROTHER. Speedy - A LRP Sine Pari rangeradvocate@ev1.net

14 Jun 2005 I was an Army photojournalist in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 and covered a mission with Sgt. Carter's F-Company, 51st Infantry heavy (12-man) LRP team. I was with the team for about a week and was impressed by his professionalism, his courage, his dignity and his humanity. He was an exceptional leader and he had the respect of the brave men with whom he served. I was saddened to learn that he hadn't made it home. Paul Temple roadlines@att.net

07 October 2005 Still missing you, you are forever in my heart. Your sister, Linda Carter Garrett linluc42@yahoo.com

26 Nov 2005 Uncle David, Though I never knew you, I have heard so much of you, especially how handsome. I wish I could have known you, and if you were anything like my mamaw, Linda, it would have been a privilege. From his great-niece, Heather Stewart Ramirez Hamilton, Oh hmrhamilton@yahoo.com

28 Dec 2005 I have read many books regarding the LRPs and David's name has cropped up several times. He is a true hero for which his family and country must be very proud. David will not be forgotten. From Jonathan Warne Bath, England jonathan@offwell.plus.com

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Office of the Adjutant General Washington, D. C., 20315 6 JUL 1970 AGPB-AC Carter, David E. SSAN 275-38-3046 (10 Aug 69) Mrs. Catherine M. Sexton 3225 Pleasant Avenue Hamilton, Ohio 45015 Dear Mrs. Sexton: I have the honor to inform you that your son has been awarded posthumously the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for heroism, Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster), and the Purple Heart. Prior to death, David had been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Expert Badge with automatic rifle and pistol bars, Sharpshooter Badge with grenade launcher, and the Ranger Tab. Arrangements are being made to have these awards presented to you in the near future by a representative of the Commanding General, First United States Army. My continued sympathy is with you. Sincerely KENNETH G. WICKHAM Major General, USA The Adjutant General CITATION THE ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH "V" DEVICE IS PRESENTED TO STAFF SERGEANT DAVID E. CARTER RA 15 612 689 UNITED STATES ARMY Staff Sergeant Carter distinguished himself by heroism on 4 December 1967 while serving as Patrol Leader, Company F (Long Range Patrol), 51st Infantry, II Field Force Vietnam. On this date, while leading a reconnaissance patrol five kilometers north of Tan Uyen, Sergeant Carter's patrol observed a Viet Cong platoon and rapidly opened fire, killing two Viet Cong soldiers and placing an intensive volume of suppressive fire upon the remaining enemy force. Observing an abandoned enemy weapon on the trail, Sergeant Carter exposed himself to enemy fire to seize the weapon. He then directed his patrol to throw grenades and detonate claymore mines to break contact. Leading the patrol to a small landing zone for extraction, he simultaneously directed close helicopter gunship fire on the enemy. Sergeant Carter's bravery in the face of the enemy was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his sister, Donna Carter Mainous buddon71@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 23 Feb 2001
Last updated 11/10/2007