David E. Lownds
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.
David E. Lownds | |
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Lownds (right) with 3rd Marine Division commander Major General Rathvon M. Tompkins at Khe Sanh, 1 February 1968 | |
| Born | October 4, 1920 Holyoke, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 31, 2011 (aged 90) Naples, Florida |
| Buried | Quantico National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1991 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | 26th Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Dominican Civil War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) |
| Relations | George R. Christmas (son-in-law) |
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