Marc Alan Lee
Era | Global War on Terrorism |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Petty Officer Second Class |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star Purple Heart Silver Star |
Wall | I |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 3 |
Killed in Action 2 August 2006; First Navy Seal Killed in Iraq
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Silver Star, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Action, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service, Iraq Campaign, Navy Rifle Expert, Navy Pistol Marksman
Marc was awarded the Silver Star for fearlessly exposing himself to direct enemy fire by engaging the enemy with his machine gun. His brave actions in the line of fire saved the lives of many of his teammates.