Kurt Chew-Een Lee

1926–2014 (age 88)

U.S. Marine Corps officer

Biography

Kurt Chew-Een Lee broke barriers as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, demonstrating valor and leadership that set a powerful example for all who followed him. His distinguished service highlighted courage in the face of adversity and an unwavering sense of duty.

Beyond the battlefield, Lee’s perseverance and compassion resonated with Marines and civilians alike, leaving an enduring mark on the Corps and the nation he served so proudly.

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