Lewis Millett
Lewis Lee Millett Sr. (December 15, 1920 – November 14, 2009) was an American military person. He was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for leading the last major American bayonet charge. Millett was born in Mechanic Falls, Maine. He later served in the Vietnam War as well. He retired from the Army in 1973.
Millett died in Loma Linda, California from congestive heart failure at the age of 88.[1] He was buried with full military honors in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.
Lewis Millett Media
The Army version of the Medal of Honor
The full color tab is 2⅜ inches (6.03 cm) long, 11/16 inch (1.75 cm) wide, with a ⅛ inch (0.32 cm) yellow border and the word "RANGER" inscribed in yellow letters 5/16 inch (0.79 cm) high.
The Combat Infantry Badge.
Master Parachutist badge (United States)
Army Weapons Badges
Vector image to indicate no ribbon
Close up of Millett at the life size diorama at the National Infantry Museum, Ft. Benning, GA.
The life size diorama of Millett's charge up Hill 180 during the Korean War that resulted in his receipt of the Medal of Honor. The diorama is at the US Army Infantry Museum, Ft. Benning, GA.
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References
- ↑ Ghiotto, Gene (November 14, 2009). Medal of Honor recipient Lewis Millett dies at age 88. Riverside, California. http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_E_millett15.41afc18.html. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
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