William R Lentz
Era | Vietnam War |
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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