Lane Carson
American politician
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Lane Anderson Carson (born August 21, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) is a licensed building contractor, real estate broker, and attorney in private practice who resides in Covington, the parish seat of St. Tammany Parish.[1]
Preceded byHunt Downer
Succeeded byDavid LaCerte (interim)
Preceded byOrleans Parish districts not numbered until 1976
Succeeded byGarey Forster
Lane Anderson Carson | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Hunt Downer |
| Succeeded by | David LaCerte (interim) |
| Louisiana State Representative for District 99 (Orleans Parish) | |
| In office 1976–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Orleans Parish districts not numbered until 1976 |
| Succeeded by | Garey Forster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 21, 1947 |
| Party | Republican (1977- current, Democratic Party USA (before 1977) |
| Spouse | Laura Carson |
| Children | Christopher Carson Rebecca C. Parks |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University Tulane University Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Conflicts | Vietnam War |
Career
Carson was 1st Platoon Leader, A Company, 1/11 Infantry, 5th Mech Infantry Division during the Vietnam War. He was wounded in operation Dewey Canyon II (Lam Son 719), discharged and returned home. He received the Purple Heart, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge.[1]
