A.J. Carter
Purple Heart Recipient
Fishing
Hunting
2012
Military Branch: US Army
Event Name: NC Spring Cast & Blast
My name is A.J. Carter, known by some as “Ashau Al”. I was an early Vietnam participant with Ashau Valley (Hamburger Hill-AP BIA). The movie as a reference, I was long gone from Ashau when the incident, the movie, took place. What I remember of Ashau is burned in my memory. A team member Bill Patience, 13th SF killed in Nam died in Ashau, my 1st loss, in that most “unnecessary of wars!” Gen. Westmorland nearly killed his 9th day in country, 1964. And the special force community heroes, Col. (retired) Roger Donolon-MOH! Ashau was my baptism, 1st Purple Heart. Near to date, one year later, Tay Ninh Camp Ben Sol, I learned about Hell.
