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SSGT Carl G Volker Jr.

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SSGT Carl G Volker Jr.

Birth
Death
13 Dec 1973 (aged 43)
Burial
Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Spouse of Maybell Ivey Volker
Attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in the US Marine Corps serving in Korea and Vietnam
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Volker, Carl G. Jr.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Carl G. Volker, Jr. (MCSN: 650061), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with a Marine Infantry Company of the First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 October 1950. While his company was pinned down by intense enemy fire Private First Class Volker, acting as an ammunition carrier for the mortar section, courageously volunteered to carry litter cases through heavy enemy small arms, machine gun, and mortar fire to the aid station. During a trip to the wounded Private First Class Volker was seriously and painfully wounded. By his actions he materially aided the wounded to receive aid and be evacuated much earlier than would otherwise have been possible and thereby saved the lives of several of the more seriously wounded. Private First Class Volker's heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Spouse of Maybell Ivey Volker
Attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in the US Marine Corps serving in Korea and Vietnam
SS-PH
Volker, Carl G. Jr.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Carl G. Volker, Jr. (MCSN: 650061), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with a Marine Infantry Company of the First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 October 1950. While his company was pinned down by intense enemy fire Private First Class Volker, acting as an ammunition carrier for the mortar section, courageously volunteered to carry litter cases through heavy enemy small arms, machine gun, and mortar fire to the aid station. During a trip to the wounded Private First Class Volker was seriously and painfully wounded. By his actions he materially aided the wounded to receive aid and be evacuated much earlier than would otherwise have been possible and thereby saved the lives of several of the more seriously wounded. Private First Class Volker's heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.


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  • Created by: Aleta Hobbs
  • Added: Mar 13, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159426787/carl_g-volker: accessed ), memorial page for SSGT Carl G Volker Jr. (15 Feb 1930–13 Dec 1973), Find a Grave Memorial ID 159426787, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Aleta Hobbs (contributor 47092086).