William A. Lee
US Marine Corps colonel (1900–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Andrew "Ironman" Lee (November 12, 1900 – December 27, 1998) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of colonel. He was the recipient of three Navy Crosses during the Banana Wars, and later became a prisoner of war during World War II.
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William A. Lee | |
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Nickname(s) | "Ironman" |
Born | (1900-11-12)November 12, 1900 Ward Hill, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | December 27, 1998(1998-12-27) (aged 98) Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1918–1919 1921–1950 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War I Banana Wars World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross (3) Purple Heart (3) |
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