William G. Leftwich Jr.

William Groom Leftwich Jr.
Leftwich, circa 1968
Born(1931-04-28)April 28, 1931
Memphis, Tennessee
DiedNovember 18, 1970(1970-11-18) (aged 39)
Quảng Nam Province, Vietnam
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1953–1970
Rank Lieutenant colonel
UnitTask Force Alpha
Commands2nd Battalion 1st Marines
1st Reconnaissance Battalion, First Marine Division
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsNavy Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (3)
Purple Heart (3)

William Groom Leftwich Jr. (April 28, 1931 – November 18, 1970) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps who served during the Vietnam War. In 1970, he was killed in a helicopter crash during a combat mission in the Vietnam War.