William G. Leftwich Jr.
United States Marine Corps officer and recipient of the Purple Heart medal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Groom Leftwich Jr. (April 28, 1931 – November 18, 1970) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps who served during the Vietnam War. In 1970, he was killed in a helicopter crash during a combat mission in the Vietnam War.
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William Groom Leftwich Jr. | |
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Born | (1931-04-28)April 28, 1931 Memphis, Tennessee |
Died | November 18, 1970(1970-11-18) (aged 39) Quảng Nam Province, Vietnam |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1953–1970 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | Task Force Alpha |
Commands held | 2nd Battalion 1st Marines 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, First Marine Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Purple Heart (3) |
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