Lee, John W.
(Bay City, Michigan, United States, January 18th, 1920 -
March 13th, 1998)
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Sergeant, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division.
Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism while serving as a Tank Gunner in a platoon
of Company A, First Tank Battalion, First Marine Division, in action
against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu, Palau Islands, from 15 to 30
September 1944. When the advance of his tank platoon was halted by a
mine field covered by Japanese high velocity weapons and mortars,
Sergeant Lee left his tank and proceeded to guide the platoon through
the area. Although wounded by an explosion when the lead tank hit an
enemy mine, he courageously administered first aid to other wounded
personnel and disarmed the damaged tank before consenting to
evacuation. Voluntarily reporting to duty after a short period,
Sergeant Lee, on 30 September, again left his vehicle upon discovering
several enemy personnel in a by-passed cave and, undaunted by hostile
fire, courageously covered the Japanese-held cave while he directed his
comrades in placing explosive charges to seal up the hostile
emplacement. By his initiative, gallant courage and devotion to duty
throughout, Sergeant Lee upheld the highest traditions of the United
States Naval Service."
(Image: Peggy Lee Zink)
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