Lewis William Walt
U.S. Marine Corps general (1913–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lewis William Walt (February 16, 1913 – March 26, 1989) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Walt was decorated several times, including two Navy Crosses for extraordinary heroism during World War II, one for leading the attack on "Aogiri Ridge" during the Battle of Cape Gloucester (New Britain); the ridge was renamed "Walt's Ridge" in his honor.
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Lewis William Walt | |
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Nickname(s) | Lew Silent Lew Uncle Lew[1] |
Born | (1913-02-16)February 16, 1913 Wabaunsee County, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | March 26, 1989(1989-03-26) (aged 76) Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S. |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1930–1936 (Colorado National Guard) 1936–1971 (USMC) |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 2nd Battalion 5th Marines 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines 5th Marine Regiment The Basic School 3rd Marine Division Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (1968–1971) |
Battles/wars | World War II *Tulagi *Battle of Guadalcanal *Battle of Cape Gloucester *Battle of Peleliu Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Cross (2) Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Medal Legion of Merit with Combat "V" Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" Purple Heart Medal (2) Combat Action Ribbon (3) |
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