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Death Notice of Colonel Evans C. Carlson USMC (ret) - 2 April 2005

The following message informing of the death of Colonel Evans C. Carlson was received from Ashley Fisher, President of the United States Marine Raider Association.

It is my unpleasant duty and honor to inform you that Colonel Evans C. Carlson, USMC (ret) passed away in the early hours of today. Funeral arrangements will be passed on as soon as available.
Colonle Carlson, the son and only child of Colonel Evans F. Carlson, Commanding Officer of the Second Raider Battalion, served as a platoon leader in Easy Company. He was awarded the Silver Star for courage above and beyond during the Battle of Asamana on Guadlcanal in November of 1942. Following the War Carlson entered flight school finishing his career as a Naval Aviator.

Semper Fidelis and Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

                           

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