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Lee Marvin


World War II · US Marine Corps · Private First Class

Rank: Private First Class
United States of America
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ctor; Academy Award Winner

Timeline

Birth- Feb 19, 1924
New York, NY
Birth- Feb 19, 1924

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Birth
New York, New York County Manhattan, New York, United States of America

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Birth- Aug 19, 1924
New York City, New York

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1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 21 - 18 years
Awards
Purple Heart
Conflict Period
World War II
Service Number
439673
Branch
Marine Corps
Rank
Private First Class
Served For
United States of America
Division
4th Marine Division
Enlistment- Aug 12, 1942-Age: 18 years
Casualty- Jun 18, 1944-Age: 20 years
Wounded In Action
Saipan
Discharge- Jul 24, 1945-Age: 21 years
Private First Class
Marriage- Jan 1, 1951-Age: 26 years
Betty Ebeling
Marriage- Jan 1, 1970-Age: 45 years
Pamela Feeley
Battle Honors: Capture & Occupation of Saipan
Aug 11, 2010
Battle Honors: Occupation of Eniwetok Atoll
Mar 17, 2002
Battle Honors: Occupation of Kwajalein & Majuro Atolls
Feb 29, 2008
Notable TV Roles: The Twilight Zone
Jan 1, 1961
Notable TV Roles: The Twilight Zone
Jan 1, 1963
Notable TV Roles: M Squad
Military Awards: WWII Victory Medal
Military Awards: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal
3 Battle Stars
Military Awards: Purple Heart
Jun 18, 1944
Notable Film Roles: The Iceman Cometh
Jan 1, 1973
Notable Film Roles: Cat Ballou
Jan 1, 1965
Notable Film Roles: The Big Red One
Jan 1, 1980
Notable Film Roles: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Jan 1, 1962
Notable Film Roles: Shout at the Devil
Jan 1, 1976
Notable Film Roles: The Dirty Dozen
Jan 1, 1967
Notable Film Roles: Point Blank
Jan 1, 1967
Notable Film Roles: Hell in the Pacific
Jan 1, 1968
Notable Film Roles: The Wild One
Jan 1, 1953
Notable Film Roles: Gorky Park
Jan 1, 1983
Notable Film Roles: The Delta Force
Jan 1, 1986
Academy Award: Best Actor
Cat Ballou (1965)
Military Awards: Navy Unit Commendation
Eniwetok Atoll
Occupation
Actor
Military Awards: Presidential Unit Citation
Saipan

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Race
White
Employer
Kidder Peabody Co
Weight
170
Height
6 1
Complexion
Ruddy
Eye Color
Hazel
Hair Color
Brown
Contact Person
Marvin, Lamont W
Residence
New York

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Death- Aug 29, 1987-Age: 63 years
Tucson, AZ
Heart Failure
Death- Aug 29, 1987-Age: 63 years

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Death
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States of America

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Burial- Jan 1, 1987-Age: 62 years
Arlington National Cemetery
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America

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Other Facts

Father
Lamont W. Marvin
Mother
Courtenay W. Davidge
Full Name
Marvin, Lee

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Military Service
Enlistment
New York (City)

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