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Lewis William Walt
Walt as a General
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
Quantico National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
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)
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.
^SimmonsThe US Marines History, p. 224.
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