Lester R. Stone Jr.
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Lester Raymond Stone Jr. (June 4, 1947 – March 3, 1969) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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Born | (1947-06-04)June 4, 1947 Binghamton, New York, US |
Died | March 3, 1969(1969-03-03) (aged 21) near Landing Zone Liz, Quảng Ngãi Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | Chenango Valley Cemetery, Binghamton, New York |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1967–1969 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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