John C. Carlsen

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

John C. Carlsen enlisted in the Naval Reserve on March 14, 1942.

He was a motor machinist mate 1st class, serving at Continental United States shore stations and aboard USS PC (Patrol Craft) 624, with the Escort Sweeper Group at Bizerte, Tunisia, and on USS YMS3.

He received the:

American Campaign Service Medal,
European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal.

He was discharged on Aug. 31, 1945.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 49.