Lewis Millett - Wikipedia
Lewis Lee Millett Sr. (December 15, 1920 – November 14, 2009) was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for leading the last major American bayonet charge. He enlisted in the U.S. National Guard while still in high school and then in 1940 joined the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Last Bayonet Charge of Korean War Earned Soldier Medal of …
2021年7月28日 · Lewis Millett's bayonet charge didn't just change a battle; it changed the geography of the Korean War and led to the naming of Bayonet Hill.
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Col. Lewis Millett Sr.
2023年3月6日 · A soldier was court-martialed and convicted of desertion during World War II. Years later, that soldier received the Medal of Honor for leading the last major bayonet charge in U.S. military...
The Battle of Bayonet Hill: Lewis Millett and the ‘Wolfhounds’ at War …
The last major bayonet charge in American military history took place in Korea on February 7, 1951. The charge was carried out by the men of Easy Company, 27th Infantry “Wolfhounds,” during the Battle of Bayonet Hill. The soldiers were led by Cpt. Lewis Millett, who had been awarded the Silver Star during World War II.
A Time to Remember: Millett’s Bayonet Attack
2013年2月8日 · Millett, along with his weapon, the bayonet, is the perfect representation of the Infantry’s role of importance in the last 100 yards of any battle. Although the last major American bayonet charge was during the Korean War, the bayonet remains in military training.
‘Warrior’s spirit’: Army marks 72 years since its last major bayonet ...
2023年2月6日 · “Fix bayonets,” Millett yelled as he and his men charged up the hill, according to an Eighth Army account of the charge. Millett dodged eight grenades but a ninth left him with shrapnel in his...
Lewis Lee "red" Millett | Korean War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor …
In the fierce charge Capt. Millett bayoneted two enemy soldiers and boldly continued on, throwing grenades, clubbing and bayoneting the enemy, while urging his men forward by shouting encouragement. Despite vicious opposing fire, the whirlwind hand-to …
Hero who led last major U.S. bayonet charge dies
2009年11月19日 · Retired Col. Lewis L. Millett, who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for leading what was reportedly the last major American bayonet charge, died Nov 14.
Korean War: Battle of Bayonet Hill - U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
2019年3月25日 · On Feb. 5, 1951, Capt. Millett led Easy Company, 27th Infantry Regiment, through a rice paddy field toward Chinese and Korean forces. After being pinned down by enemy fire, Millett ordered his soldiers to, “fix bayonets,” and charge up a hill towards their enemy.
Probably Only Officer Court Martialed for ... - WAR HISTORY …
2016年3月15日 · Charged with taking the hill, Millett, with bayonet fixed, led his men up the hill as the enemy threw down grenades upon their position. He was wounded by grenade fragments in the legs but refused evacuation until the hill was taken.