Daniel Carmona

Daniel Carmona was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967, and served until 1969 with the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

On November 1, 1968, SP4 Carmona's company was on an early morning mission. Carmona's platoon was moving along a trail, with Carmona third in line, when they encountered a booby trap. Carmona and the two soldiers in front of him were all wounded in action.

Along with his Purple Heart, SP4 Carmona received the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Ribbon, among other decorations.

U.S. Army Specialist (SP4) Daniel Carmona represented his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Wyoming's honoree during the 2023 Purple Heart Patriot Project Mission.