William R Lentz

William R Lentz
Era Vietnam War
Branch U.S. Marine Corps
Rank Master Gunnery Sergeant
Military Decorations Purple Heart
Wall D
Wall Side 3
Row 2
Plaque Number 24

World War II-Korea-Vietnam

Inchon - Kimpo - Seoul - Chosin Reservoir

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Purple Heart, Achievement, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation w/3 Stars, Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct w/5 Stars, World War II Victory, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Korean Service w/3 Stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service w/3 Stars, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service, Vietnam Campaign, Korean War Service

In Korea, "Bill" was Combat Engineer/Explosive Ordnance Disposal. After the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, he again saw combat in Vietnam while serving in communications.

1st Marine Division

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