Face of Defense: Soldier Who Led Last Bayonet Charge Dies
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 – Retired Army Col. Lewis L. Millett, who earned the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for leading what reportedly was the last major American bayonet charge, died Nov 14. Retired Army Col. Lewis L. Millet wears his Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and other medals earned in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He served as honorary colonel of the 27th Infantry Regiment Association, and was active in veterans events almost to his death Nov. 14, 2009. U.S. Army photo (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Millett, 88, died in Loma...
Original Article: Forum: News/Activism
Tags: 27th Infantry, Bayonet Charge, Face, High Resolution Image, Honorary Colonel, Infantry Regiment Association, Korea, Korean War, Led, Medal Of Honor, Medals, Millet, Millett, Screen Resolution Image, Service Cross, Silver Star, Soldier, U S Army, Vietnam, World War Ii