PFC Milton A. Lee, US Army -- Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio TX - Medal Of Honor Resting Places on Waymarking.com

The grave of PFC Lee, who received the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War, rests in a place of deep honor at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio TX, near several other Medal of Honor recipients.

PFC Lee earned the Medal of Honor as a member of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division on 26 Apr 1968 at Phu Bai, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads as follows:

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. PFC Lee distinguished himself near the city of Phu Bai in the province of Thua Thien.

PFC Lee was serving as the radio telephone operator with the 3d platoon, Company B. As lead element for the company, the 3d platoon received intense surprise hostile fire from a force of North Vietnamese Army regulars in well-concealed bunkers. With 50 percent casualties, the platoon maneuvered to a position of cover to treat their wounded and reorganize, while PFC Lee moved through the heavy enemy fire giving lifesaving first aid to his wounded comrades. During the subsequent assault on the enemy defensive positions, PFC. Lee continuously kept close radio contact with the company commander, relaying precise and understandable orders to his platoon leader. While advancing with the front rank toward the objective, PFC Lee observed 4 North Vietnamese soldiers with automatic weapons and a rocket launcher Lying in wait for the lead element of the platoon. As the element moved forward, unaware of the concealed danger, PFC Lee immediately and with utter disregard for his own personal safety, passed his radio to another soldier and charged through the murderous fire. Without hesitation he continued his assault, overrunning the enemy position, killing all occupants and capturing 4 automatic weapons and a rocket launcher. PFC Lee continued his 1-man assault on the second position through a heavy barrage of enemy automatic weapons fire. Grievously wounded, he continued to press the attack, crawling forward into a firing position and delivering accurate covering fire to enable his platoon to maneuver and destroy the position. Not until the position was overrun did PFC Lee falter in his steady volume of fire and succumb to his wounds. PFC Lee's heroic actions saved the lives of the lead element and were instrumental in the destruction of the key position of the enemy defense.

PFC Lee's gallantry at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, the 502d Infantry, and the U.S. Army."

In addition to the Medal of Honor, PFC earned the Purple Heart Medal.

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