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HONORED ON PANEL 34E, LINE 80 OF THE WALL
LEONARD LEE NEWTON
WALL NAME
LEONARD L NEWTON
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34E/80
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LEFT FOR LEONARD LEE NEWTON
POSTED ON 2.27.2012
POSTED BY: Nam Vet
SILVER STAR RECIPIENT
COMMANDER IN CHIEF
UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal posthumously to
Private First Class Leonard L. NEWTON
United States Marine Corps
for service as set forth in the following:
CITATION
'For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Machine Gunner with Company I, Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, Third Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 19 January 1968, Private First NEWTON's platoon engaged a North Vietnamese Army unit which was occupying posi- tions on top of a hill. In the ensuing fire fight, the Marines sustained several casualties and were temporarily pinned down. Unhesitatingly moving to a forward position, Private First Class NEWTON commenced to direct fire against the enemy. Unable to adjust his fire because of the high grass, he repeatedly stood up and fired his weapon from the shoulder. Suppressing the fire from at least three enemy automatic weapons, he enabled his platoon to recover the wounded and maneuver to more advantageous positions. Disre- garding his own safety, he continued to stand in the tall grass and provide covering fire for his companions until he was killed by the hostile fire. By his indomitable courage, aggressive fighting spirit; and selfless devotion to duty, Private First Class NEWTON upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.'
For the President
ss John J. Hyland
JOHN J. HYLAND
Admiral, U. S. Navy
Commander in Chief U. S. Pacific Fleet
UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the
Silver Star Medal posthumously to
Private First Class Leonard L. NEWTON
United States Marine Corps
for service as set forth in the following:
CITATION
'For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Machine Gunner with Company I, Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, Third Marine Division in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 19 January 1968, Private First NEWTON's platoon engaged a North Vietnamese Army unit which was occupying posi- tions on top of a hill. In the ensuing fire fight, the Marines sustained several casualties and were temporarily pinned down. Unhesitatingly moving to a forward position, Private First Class NEWTON commenced to direct fire against the enemy. Unable to adjust his fire because of the high grass, he repeatedly stood up and fired his weapon from the shoulder. Suppressing the fire from at least three enemy automatic weapons, he enabled his platoon to recover the wounded and maneuver to more advantageous positions. Disre- garding his own safety, he continued to stand in the tall grass and provide covering fire for his companions until he was killed by the hostile fire. By his indomitable courage, aggressive fighting spirit; and selfless devotion to duty, Private First Class NEWTON upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.'
For the President
ss John J. Hyland
JOHN J. HYLAND
Admiral, U. S. Navy
Commander in Chief U. S. Pacific Fleet
POSTED ON 1.6.2010
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We remember
Leonard is buried at Park View Cemetery in Stockton, CA. PH
POSTED ON 8.4.2003
POSTED BY: Donald Lytle
Thank you PFC Newton
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Leonard Lee Newton, for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!
Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!
Again, thank you PFC L.L. Newton, for a job well done!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND
Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Marine, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!
Again, thank you PFC L.L. Newton, for a job well done!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND