Career
After graduating from Harlandale High School, Lee joined the Army from San Antonio, Texas in 1967, and by April 26, 1968 was serving as a private first class in Company B, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile). Lee, aged 19 at his death, was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas. Lee Gymnasium at Fort Campbell, Kentucky is Named in His Honor.
With 50 percent casualties, the platoon maneuvered to a position of cover to treat their wounded and reorganize, while During the subsequent assault on the enemy defensive positions, While advancing with the front rank toward the objective, As the element moved forward, unaware of the concealed danger, Not until the position was overrun did.