LT.COL.JAMES “PAT” HAMON CAROTHERS – USMC – MOST DECORATED MARINE – CLAN CARRUTHERS CCIS

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Lt.Colonel James Hamon Carothers

The Most Decorated US Marine

One of the last Great Generation U.S. Marines passed away.

Lieutenant-Colonel James “Pat” Carothers. 91, died peacefully in Juneau, Alaska, on April 16, 2018. A Veteran of World War II, Korean War, Vietnam (2 tours), and other skirmishes; He was the most decorated US Marine up until the day he retired from the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded 5 Purple Hearts over a 36-year Career and was discharged honorably.

Pat Carothers joined the military at the age of 17, and served his country during a period of our history when the need was great. He loved the U.S. Marine Corps., it was his life during and after his retirement. He was active in the VFW, supported USMC Force Recon members, and honoring Military Veterans who gave their lives and all.

He was a good Marine.

Lieutenant-Colonel Pat Carothers would want to be remembered for love of Country, Semper Fidelis to the U.S. Marines Corps, and his love for his wife, Elsie.

He is survived by his wife Elsie Carothers in Juneau; and his sons Colonel Jim Carothers (USMC) in Louisiana, Superintendent Dan Carothers in Juneau, Paul Carothers in Virginia, Brian Carothers in Juneau, and Patrick Carothers, Deputy U.S. Marshal (Deceased – KIA).

A marker will be located at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sitka, Alaska.

James started out his life in Los Angeles , California, and ended in Juneau Alaska.  His family history is full of military men.  John Carrothers was born in Antrim Ireland and was the first family member to immigrate to Pennsylvania, USA.   Robert Carrothers (1668) left Scotland,  and settled in Northern Ireland.  Before Robert was another John, who was the 8th Laird of Holmans, and the Laird of Mouswald.   If you are interested in Carruthers Family History you can contact us at  clancarruthers1@gmail.com

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