Howard Lee, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War

On August 8, 1966, Captain Howard Lee came to the rescue of a besieged Marine unit near Cam Lo, South Vietnam. Though wounded himself, he took charge of the unit and led a successful defense. On October 25, 1967, he received the Medal of Honor. Read more about Lee and other Medal recipients in MEDAL OF HONOR at www.artisanbooks.com/products/9781579654627/

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