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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Dan Coker Alexander (MCSN: 0-56471), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Southeast Asia.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    Headquarters & Maintenance Squadron 12

    Regiment:

    Marine Aircraft Group 12

    Division:

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    Action Date:

    November 26, 1967
    Board Serial 4870 (April 8, 1968)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Dan Coker Alexander (MCSN: 0-56471), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron TWELVE, Marine Aircraft Group Twelve, FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing in the Republic of Vietnam on 26 November 1967.