Brigadier General Paul Albert Putnam, USMC (June 16, 1903 – May 21, 1982) commanded Marine Corps Fighter Squadron VMF-211 during the defense of Wake Island in December 1941. He was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism during the defense of Wake Island. He survived three and a half years as a prisoner of war and rose to the rank of brigadier general.
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16 June 1903 Milan, Michigan
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Died |
21 May 1982 (aged 78) Mesa, Arizona
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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