Larry L. Maxam

Larry Leonard Maxam
Born(1948-01-09)January 9, 1948
Glendale, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 1968(1968-02-02) (aged 20)
Cam Lo, Quảng Trị, South Vietnam
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1965–1968
Rank Corporal
UnitCompany D, 1st Battalion 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart
Presidential Unit Citation (United States), Navy Presidential Unit Citation
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 service stars
Vietnam Military Merit Medal
Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ palm
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Larry Leonard Maxam (January 9, 1948 – February 2, 1968) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the United States' highest military honor — the Medal of Honor — for heroism in the Vietnam War in February 1968,