Happy Heavenly Birthday Lee Powell (1912–1944) | First Lone Ranger & WWII Marine Hero | Famous Veterans

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Sgt. Lee Powell, born July 17, 1912. Before becoming one of Hollywood’s earliest Lone Rangers, Lee Powell proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Powell enlisted in 1942, rose to the rank of Sergeant, and fought in the legendary Battles of Tarawa and Saipan as part of the 2nd Marine Division.… Read more