As only one of Dolf’s multitude of friends and admirers worldwide, I would like to provide just a bit of background information* about this author — an educator and scholar — who, throughout his brilliant and accomplished life, remained a humble and sincere friend to every person he came to know.
“His education and scholarly achievement is immense. He held a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Boston University, was the Chair of the US Army War College Distance Education Department, and graduated from eight various universities and military courses. He was a visiting lecturer, a historian, and author of many scholarly articles and published a book. He taught classes in US, European, and classical military history at the US Army War College, and it was Dolf’s determined effort that led to the curriculum being accredited for awarding a Master’s Degree in National Strategic Studies. Now every War College student receives this degree upon graduation…
“In September 1971 Dolf became the commanding officer of C company, 2/5 Calvary, 1st Calvary Division until April 1972 When he escorted the colors back to Ft. Hood, TX…For “Dolf”‘s memories of Viet Nam, as the Last CO of C 2/5 read:
http://tallcomanche.org/Stories_Dolf_Carlson_The_Last_Days.htm
“Not being one to retire, after his thirty year military career, Dolf continued his life of service by taking his immense education and experience to international schools and former Soviet countries. He was a Senior Advisor to the ministries of defense in several nations and influenced modernization efforts in Ukraine, Zaire, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Lithuania, Romania, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The respect he garnered from his peers and students, wherever he stood, was remarkable…
“At the time of his death he served as a military advisor in (the Republic of) Georgia (former USSR). He was employed in Ukraine (beginning 2008 to the autumn 2011) and his contribution towards the transition of the Armed Forces of the countries of former the USSR (Lithuania, Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan) should be noted….
“Medals awarded: Silver Star, 4 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, Defense meritorious medal, 4 meritorious Service medals, 3 Air Medals, Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army of Occupation medal, 2 national Defense medals, Vietnam service medal with 3 bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, 2 awards of Army Overseas Ribbons, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Unit Award with Palm, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachutist badge, Ranger Tab, and Joint Chief of Staff Identification Badge.
“He attended the following military schools: Electronic Warfare Officer, Advanced Infantry officer, Advanced Armored Officer, Command and Staff Officers College, Military Intelligence Officer, Special Forces Officers course, and Armed Forces Staff Officers College. He was awarded a Senior Service Officer’s Fellowship.
*From information provided by KM on website findagrave.com
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