David E. Lownds

David E. Lownds
Lownds (right) with 3rd Marine Division commander Major General Rathvon M. Tompkins at Khe Sanh, 1 February 1968
Born(1920-10-04)October 4, 1920
Holyoke, Massachusetts
DiedAugust 31, 2011(2011-08-31) (aged 90)
Naples, Florida
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1942–1991
RankColonel
Commands held26th Marine Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
Dominican Civil War
Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart (2)
RelationsGeorge R. Christmas (son-in-law)

David Edward Lownds (October 4, 1920 – August 31, 2011) was a United States Marine Corps colonel who served in the Vietnam War, notably as ground commander at Khe Sanh Combat Base during the Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968.


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