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Lewis B Puller jr

Vietnam War · US Marine Corps · First Lieutenant

Rank: First Lieutenant
United States of America

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Birth- Aug 18, 1945

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1955 - 1975Vietnam War- Ages: 24 - 21 years
Rank
First Lieutenant
Service End Date
Jan 1, 1970
Awards
Silver Star, Navy Commendation Medal w/ "V" device, Purple Heart w/ 1 Gold Star
Service Number
105622
Unit
Company "G", 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Divsion
Branch
Marine Corps
Service Start Date
Jan 1, 1967
Conflict Period
Vietnam War
Served For
United States of America
Battle Honors (Vietnam): Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V
Military Awards: National Defense Service Medal
Military Awards: RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Military Awards: RVN Civil Actions Unit Citation
Occupation
Attorney; Author
Race or Ethnicity
Caucasian
Military Awards: Silver Star
Oct 11, 1968
Military Awards: Navy Commendation Medal
Combat "V" device
Military Awards: Combat Action Ribbon
1968
Military Awards: Purple Heart
2 Awards
Military Awards: RVN Campaign Service Medal
"1960-" device
Military Awards: Vietnam Service Medal
1 Battle Star
Military Awards: Presidential Unit Citation
Pulitzer Prize: "Fortunate Son: The Healing of a Vietnam Vet"
Jan 1, 1992

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Death- May 11, 1994-Age: 49 years

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Other Facts

Social Security
Last Residence
Williamsburg, VA
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Full Name
Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr.

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Lewis B Puller jr

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