11-15-2009, 18:00
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Lew Millett, Col, USA Retired, MOH
Lew Millett, (SOA # 505-GJ) Medal of Honor recepient passed away at 0430
hours, 15 November, 09. It was apparently unexpected and he passed away
peaceful in his sleep. He was 88 years old. Furneral arrangements have yet
to be announced. We have lost a true hero and friend.
RIP Col.
BMT
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11-15-2009, 18:05
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Colonel Millet
He lived up in the mountains in the beautiful community of Idyllwild which is a short drive from where I live. I had the privilage of meeting him a couple of times. He was quite a character. The last time that I saw him was at the funeral of Colonel Aaron Banks in '04.
Rest in Peace Sir.
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11-15-2009, 18:08
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Rest in Peace Col
Your service to your country will always be remembered.
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11-15-2009, 18:12
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I met him at Fort Benning during the initial Airborne Memorial Walk ceremonies - he was a character and will be missed. 
His bio:
Colonel (Retired) Lewis Millett was born on December 15, 1920 in Mechanic Falls, Maine. He joined the National Guard at the age of seventeen with the 101st Field Artillery, Massachusetts National Guard. In 1940, PFC Millett enlisted in the Army Air Corps serving as an air gunner. After two years, he joined the Canadian Army. In 1942, Millett enlisted in the Army where he served with the 1st Armored Division. After serving in various positions and attaining the rank of Sergeant, Millett received a battlefield commission. Following World War II, Millett joined the 103rd Infantry, Maine National Guard. He served with the 103rd for four years before joining the 27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds" in Japan.
As a member of the Wolfhound Regiment, Millett deployed to Korea where he served with valor and distinction. While serving as commander of Easy Company he led a bayonet charge against heavily fortified enemy positions, earning the nation's highest military award, the Medal of Honor. Easy Company killed forty-seven, and another sixty were reported wounded. Of the dead, eighteen died of bayonet wounds.
Following Captain Millett’s service in Korea, he was assigned to the Continental Army Command as Aide de Camp and then as Training and Operations Officer for the Military Advisor Group. In 1956, Millett attended the Infantry Officer’s Advanced Course and Ranger School as a Major. Following his stay at Fort Benning he was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division where he founded the Recondo School.
Millett became heavily involved in the Special Operations community following his service with the 101st. He helped establish the Vietnamese Ranger School and the Commando training program in Laos before moving to the Command and General Staff College. Colonel Millett retired in 1973 after serving as the Deputy Commander of the 2d Corps.
Colonel Millett’s awards include the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit (with 2 oak leaf clusters), Air Medal (with numeral 2), Purple Heart (with 3 oak leaf clusters), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and Vietnam Campaign Ribbon among others.
Richard'd $.02 
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11-15-2009, 18:21
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RIP Colonel, Vaya con Dios..
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11-15-2009, 19:37
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Rest in Peace, Sir.
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11-15-2009, 19:39
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RIP, Sir.
Thank you for your outstanding service.
You will not be forgotten.
TR
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11-15-2009, 19:45
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RIP Sir............
Thanks for Your Service and Dedication to Our Country.
May You Not Be Forgotten................
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11-15-2009, 20:01
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Rest in Peace Brother!!
Sorry to hear that we have lost another one, that we'll miss seeing at SOAR!! I've known him for a number of years and he was always just "One of the Guys/Us"!!!
Will be on the lookout for you and Col. Jack at that Rally Point, just off of the Final DZ!!
God speed Sir!!
Martin
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11-15-2009, 20:31
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Rest in Peace COL. Thank you for your long and outstanding service to our country and our military. Your impact will live on. You will always be missed and NEVER forgotten.
molon labe
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11-15-2009, 20:34
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Rest in peace COL.
It was a pleasure to have met this amazing warrior. COL Millett, you will never be forgotten.
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11-17-2009, 14:19
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RIP Sir. Thank you for your service!
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11-17-2009, 14:30
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Rest In Peace Sir, and Thank You.
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11-18-2009, 08:07
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In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti Amen.
In pace requiescat Sir.
Dominus vobiscum.
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11-18-2009, 08:22
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Rest in Peace Col. Thank You for your service & influence.
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