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Navy Federal Credit Union
Vernon
A.
Carnahan
1931-11-12

–

2002-06-18

Buried: 

Natchitoces Parish

, 

Louisiana

Cemetery:

Emmanuel Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, General Orders No. 3926 (1969)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Sergeant Vernon A. Carnahan (ASN: RA-25528180), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, General Orders No. 4897 (1966)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Master Sergeant Vernon A. Carnahan (ASN: RA-25528180), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving in the Republic of Vietnam.