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Surnames: CARON
Classification: Military
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CARON, WAYNE MAURICE
Rank and organization: Hospital Corpsman Third Class, U.S. Navy, Headquarters and Service
Company, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein), FMF. Place and date: Quang
Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, 28 July 1968. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Born: 2
November 1946, Middleboro, Mass. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at
the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as platoon corpsman
with Company K, during combat operations against enemy forces. While on a sweep through an
open rice field HC3c. Caron's unit started receiving enemy small arms fire. Upon
seeing 2 marine casualties fall, he immediately ran forward to render first aid, but found
that they were dead. At this time, the platoon was taken under intense small-arms and
automatic weapons fire, sustaining additional casualties. As he moved to the aid of his
wounded comrades, HC3c. Caron was hit in the arm by enemy fire. Although knocked to the
ground, he rega!
ined his feet and continued to the injured marines. He rendered medical assistance to the
first marine he reached, who was grievously wounded, and undoubtedly was instrumental in
saving the man's life. HC3c. Caron then ran toward the second wounded marine, but was
again hit by enemy fire, this time in the leg. Nonetheless, he crawled the remaining
distance and provided medical aid for this severely wounded man. HC3c. Caron started to
make his way to yet another injured comrade, when he was again struck by enemy small-arms
fire. Courageously and with unbelievable determination, HC3c. Caron continued his attempt
to reach the third marine until he was killed by an enemy rocket round. His inspiring
valor, steadfast determination and selfless dedication in the face of extreme danger,
sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.
**Awarded Posthumously.
Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Born: 1946; MIDDLEBORO, MA
Died: 1968
Additional Information and cemetery monument photo:
http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/arlington/caron_wayne.html