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July 31, 1946
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Col. Lewis B. Puller, USMC, received the Bronze Star medal at Camp Lejeune on July 29 for meritorious actions on Guadalcanal in 1942, where he led successful assaults against the Japanese despite being wounded seven times.
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CAMP LEJEUNE, July 29. -Whether he will have room for it on his uniform which was already bedecked with 17 decorations remains to be seen, but another medal has been presented to Col. Lewis B. Puller, USMC. The Bronze Star medal was presented to Colonel Puller for meritorious action on Guadalcanal in 1942.
While attached to the First Marine division there, he led many successful assaults against the Japanese. Despite being wounded seven times, he heroically continued to lead his battalion of 11th Marines.
CAMP LEJEUNE, July 29. -Whether he will have room for it on his uniform which was already bedecked with 17 decorations remains to be seen, but another medal has been presented to Col. Lewis B. Puller, USMC. The Bronze Star medal was presented to Colonel Puller for meritorious action on Guadalcanal in 1942.
While attached to the First Marine division there, he led many successful assaults against the Japanese. Despite being wounded seven times, he heroically continued to lead his battalion of 11th Marines.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Bronze Star
Lewis Puller
Guadalcanal
Marine Corps
Medal Presentation
World War Ii
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Lewis B. Puller
Usmc
Where did it happen?
Camp Lejeune
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Camp Lejeune
Event Date
July 29
Key Persons
Col. Lewis B. Puller
Usmc
Outcome
bronze star medal presented; wounded seven times but continued leading battalion
Event Details
Another medal presented to Col. Lewis B. Puller for meritorious action on Guadalcanal in 1942; led successful assaults against Japanese while attached to First Marine Division; heroically continued despite seven wounds