William G. Leftwich Jr.
William Groom Leftwich Jr. | |
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Leftwich, circa 1968 | |
| Born | April 28, 1931 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | November 18, 1970 (aged 39) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1953–1970 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | Task Force Alpha |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion 1st Marines 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, First Marine Division |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Purple Heart (3) |
William Groom Leftwich Jr. (April 28, 1931 – November 18, 1970) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps who served during the Vietnam War. In 1970, he was killed in a helicopter crash during a combat mission in the Vietnam War.