If there is a picture of someone next to the word "warrior" in the dictionary, it would be Lewis Millett. Millett was the Company Commander in the 27th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War. On February 7, 1951on Hill 180 (present-day Osan Air Base in South Korea), he led an incredibly daring assault in what is believed to be the last bayonet charge in American military history. And it is worth noting that the CO that Millett replaced also was awarded the Medal of Honor, but posthumously. During the Vietnam War, Maj. Gen. William Westmoreland picked Millett to command the Recondo school, which turned out some of the world's finest jungle warriors. There is so much awesomeness that is worth posting, but since I'm short on time I will point you to previous posts I have made on Millett at my blog Unto the Breach. There you will find his MoH citation, and much more, which I highly recommend you read.
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Feb 07 2010, 06:20 AM
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