Caldwell, Robert [1]
Biographical Notes:
Location on Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Panel 41E, Line 60
Date of Birth:
4/23/1947
Military Branch:
Marines
City/County:
Charlotte
County:
Mecklenburg
Education Details:
1965 Graduate of Harding High SChool
Enlistment Date:
August 1966
First Name:
Robert
KIA / MIA Place:
Khe Sanh, South Vietnam
KIA Date:
2/28/1968
Last Name:
Caldwell
Middle Name:
Edward
Military Details:
Corporal Caldwell was sent to Vietnam on February 21st, 1967 and served as a Chaplain assistant. Caldwell died along with 23 other Marines in a helicopter shot down by enemy fire. He was scheduled to return home March 11th.
Occupation:
Employed be the Charlotte Ambulance Service before enlisting.
Military Rank:
Corporal
Source:
Charlotte Observer March 10th and 22nd, 1968
State:
North Carolina
Military Unit:
3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Division
Exhibit & Section:
Cemetery:
Forest Lawn Cemetery West