From: Pecos, Texas
Served in: Vietnam War
After the Conflict
Mr. Carrasco received the following medals, ribbons, and badges for his service in Vietnam: Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Single Silver Star, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device (1960), Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, Sharpshooter Badge with Auto Rifle Bar with Machine Gun Bar, and the Marksman Badge with Pistol Bar. He has also been authorized to wear the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.