Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of U.S. Army Specialist 4 Carlos Dyral Vibbert, a brave Soldier who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was just 22 years old.
A resident of Louisville, Kentucky, SP4 Vibbert served with unwavering commitment as an Infantryman (MOS 11B10) with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, United States Army Vietnam.
At the time of his death, SP4 Vibbert was deployed in the Hau Nghia Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.
Beginning his tour in Vietnam on March 4, 1968, SP4 Vibbert’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Soldier who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.
SP4 Vibbert’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W45, Line 64, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
To learn more about SP4 Vibbert and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.
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