In Memory OfNC1 Colin H. Carter

NC1 Colin H. Carter, 75, U.S. Navy, born March 1, 1948, passed away on January 11, 2024. Carter was a Radioman with River Assault Groups 21 and 33 in Vietnam. While patrolling the Mekong Delta, his boat was attacked by NVA and VC forces, and he suffered multiple small arms and shrapnel wounds. Despite his injuries, Carter was able to call in air support, coordinate rescue efforts, and save a wounded advisor who had been knocked overboard. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and the Silver Star. Fair winds and following seas, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!