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T/4 Carson M. Barbour was a native of Danville and received his education in the public schools there. Prior to entering the service, was employed in Dan River and Riverside Mills. He volunteered for service on 22 August 1942 and had been overseas since 22 October 1944.

During this period, "D" Company, the light tank company of the 36th, commanded by Captain Arthur C. "Ace" Erdmrinn, moved over Kamperbruck to an attack position southeast of Alterspan Wood. Enemy guns engaged the company but were speedily knocked out. The combat commander then sent a platoon of infantry to "D" Company and ordered an attack on Rheinberg from the southwest. Receiving fire from anti-tank guns, small arms, mortars and artillery, the company nevertheless moved forward and after the third assault, three tanks, later knocked out, entered Rheinberg. The attack was costly both in tanks and men. Captain Erdmann lost a foot as the result of stepping on a mine and platoon leaders, Lt Frank Rich and Lt Kenneth Robinson died heroes' deaths as they led their men forward. After dark, the remaining tanks of the company withdrew to Lintfort. During the action "D" Company was credited with knocking out three 88s, one tank and one 150mm gun.

T/4 Carson Barbour, who served with the 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Army Division, previously was reported missing in action, but a second telegram was received by his parents stating that the tank driver lost his life on 5 March.