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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
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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


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