David E. Lownds
US Marine Corps colonel (1920–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Edward Lownds (October 4, 1920 – August 31, 2011) was a United States Marine Corps colonel who served in the Vietnam War, notably as ground commander at Khe Sanh Combat Base during the Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968.
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David E. Lownds | |
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Born | (1920-10-04)October 4, 1920 Holyoke, Massachusetts |
Died | August 31, 2011(2011-08-31) (aged 90) Naples, Florida |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1991 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 26th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Dominican Civil War Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) |
Relations | George R. Christmas (son-in-law) |
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