Vietnam War
| Unit | 5th Special Forces Group |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Youngstown Ohio |
| Date of Death | March 6 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Sergeant Carpenter was a member of the 5th Special Forces Group. On March 6, 1967, he was a member of a company size team that infiltrated into southern Savannakhet Province, Laos. Upon contact with the enemy he was mortally wounded while rendering assistance to his wounded comrades. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.