Craig Daniel Karlsson
- Marine Private Graig D. Karlsson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritjof F. Karlsson of 240 N. Catle St., Lowell, Ind., completed two weeks of training under simulated combat conditions in the fundamentals of day and night patroling, employment of infantry weapons, survival methods and assault tactics at the Marine Corps base at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
This individual combat training is given every Marine after his graduation from recruit training. Taught by combat experienced non-commissioned officers of the infantry training regiment, it prepares the young Leatherneck to become part of the Marine air-ground combat team.
While in the field he was taught how to use hand grenades, a compass and the principles of map reading and land navigation. He learned how to detect and disarm mines and booby traps, and, while being exposed to live machine gun fire, he learned to advance safely from one point to another.
From this course, he is scheduled to go on to more advanced training before being assigned to his permanent unit.
The following December 19, 1968, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 13, column 2:
Karlsson Promoted
Marine Lance Corporal Craig D. Karlsson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritjoff Karlsson of 240 N. Castle St., Lowell, was promoted to his present rank while serving with the First Engineer Battalion, First Marine Division in Vietnam.His promotion was based on time in service and rank, military appearance, and his knowledge of selected military subjects.
The battalion provides support for the division's infantry units engaged in combat against the enemy.
Combat engineers detect and clear mine fields, destroy caves, tunnels, and other enemy fortifications.
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