Korean War
| Service # | 017461 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | March 29 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Navy Cross
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
For his leadership and valor, Major Lee was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with gold star, the Combat Service Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Major Lee was a veteran of World War II, serving with distinction at Guadalcanal. In Korea, he was the Operations Officer of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On March 29, 1953, he was commanding the companies that had retaken "Outpost Vegas." His command post received a direct hit from an enemy 120 MM mortar, killing him.