Martin Brandtner
Martin Louis Brandtner (3 July 1938 – 3 January 2017) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps lieutenant general. He was one of just two Marines to be awarded two Navy Crosses during the Vietnam War.
Martin Brandtner | |
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| Born | 3 July 1938 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | 3 January 2017 (aged 78) Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1960–1993 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 1st Recruit Training Battalion 5th Marine Regiment 2nd Force Service Support Group 10th Marine Expeditionary Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Cross (2) Defense Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Purple Heart |
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