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Larry L. Maxam
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Larry Leonard Maxam (January 9, 1948 – February 2, 1968) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the United States' highest military honor — the Medal of Honor — for heroism in the Vietnam War in February 1968,
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Born | (1948-01-09)January 9, 1948 Glendale, California, U.S. |
Died | February 2, 1968(1968-02-02) (aged 20) Cam Lo, Quảng Trị, South Vietnam |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1965–1968 |
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Unit | Company D, 1st Battalion 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Presidential Unit Citation (United States), Navy Presidential Unit Citation National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 service stars Vietnam Military Merit Medal Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ palm Vietnam Campaign Medal |
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