Millett, Lewis Lee, Sr. "Red"
(Mechanic Falls/Maine/United States, December 15th, 1920 -
Loma Linda/California, United States, November 14th, 2009)
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August 2nd, 1951; Captain, Commanding Officer, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment
"Capt. Millett, Company E, distinguished himself by conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action.
While personally leading his company in an attack against a strongly
held position he noted that the 1st Platoon was pinned down by
small-arms, automatic, and antitank fire. Capt. Millett ordered the 3d
Platoon forward, placed himself at the head of the 2 platoons, and,
with fixed bayonet, led the assault up the fire-swept hill. In the
fierce charge Capt. Millett bayoneted 2 enemy soldiers and boldly
continued on, throwing grenades, clubbing and bayoneting the enemy,
while urging his men forward by shouting encouragement. Despite vicious
opposing fire, the whirlwind hand-to-hand assault carried to the crest
of the hill. His dauntless leadership and personal courage so inspired
his men that they stormed into the hostile position and used their
bayonets with such lethal effect that the enemy fled in wild disorder.
During this fierce onslaught Capt. Millett was wounded by grenade
fragments but refused evacuation until the objective was taken and
firmly secured. The superb leadership, conspicuous courage, and
consummate devotion to duty demonstrated by Capt. Millett were directly
responsible for the successful accomplishment of a hazardous mission
and reflect the highest credit on himself and the heroic traditions of
the military service."
(Source: Department of the Army, General Orders No. 69)
(Image Source: Bill Gonyo)
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