CDR Allan R Carpenter USN 1955-1978 | |||
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 Carpenter | Nickname: Al Branch: USN Commission: OCS Commission Year: 1962 Pre-Flight: OI 00-62 Wings Year: 1963 Active Years: 1955-1978 Reserves: Mil Retirement: 1978 Spouse: Carolyn Last Location: VA | Assignments: VC-6 Col Deg Pgm VF-43 4th Allied POW VA-72 NAS Quonset Pt VW-15 | Highlights: Enlisted 7 yrs. E1-E6; 107 combat missions flying A-4E; shot down twice; P.O.W. 11/01/1966-03/04/1973 (Returned With Honor!); 3 Silver Stars, 2 Bronze Stars w/V, Legion of Merit w/V; 2 Purple Hearts, 12 Air Medals, 5 Navy Comm w/V, etc. |
— Al Carpenter, October 24, 2007 | |||