Stephen W. Pless
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 56 years ago |
| Date of birth | September 6,1939 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Born | Newnan |
| Georgia | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | July 20,1969 |
| Died | Pensacola |
| Florida | |
| United States | |
| Years of service | 1956 - 1969 |
| Battles and wars | Vietnam War |
| Place of burial | Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida |
| Servicebranch | United States Marine Corps |
| Year of servic | 1956–1969 |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Silver Star | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | |
| Air Medal | |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 955803 |
Stephen W. Pless Life story
Stephen Wesley Pless was a major in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He earned the Medal of Honor as a UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" helicopter pilot for rescuing soldiers trapped by heavy enemy fire.