Archie Biggers
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Military Decorations | Purple Heart Silver Star |
Wall | C |
Wall Side | 2 |
Row | 6 |
Plaque Number | 1 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Silver Star, Purple Heart w/Gold Star, Defense Meritorious Service, Meritorious Service, Navy Commendation w/V, Navy Achievement, Combat Action, Navy/Marine Presidential Unit Commendation, Army Presidential Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service W/4 Stars, Humanitarian Service, Sea Service Deployment, Navy Overseas, Marine Overseas, Vietnam Individual Cross of Gallantry w/Star, Vietnam Unit Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Vietnam Campaign
Combat Veteran that led the platoon that captured the first 122mm guns in the Vietnam War. Commanded various infantry units to include a Marine Recon Battalion.
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