Name:
Perry, Jr. Carter
Rank:
Private First Class
Serial Number:
465275
Unit:
3rd Marine Regiment
Date of Death:
1944-07-21
State:
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot:
Section 12
Row:
Grave:
Site 7587
Decoration:
Comments:
Perry Carter Jr. was born on December 17, 1922, in Saint Charles, Lee County, Virginia. He was the son of Perry Carter Sr. and Glussie Carter. He was married to Ophella Bellamy.
Carter graduated from Jonesville High School in the class of '39-40', and prior to entering the service held a clerical position in West Virginia. He served in Company K, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as a Private First Class during World War II. He was Killed in Action on July 21, 1944, during the Battle for Guam.
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