Douglas A. Zembiec

Major Douglas Alexander Zembiec , the Lion of Fallujah and also referred to as the Unapologetic Warrior was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and member of the CIAs Special Activities Divisions Ground Branch who was killed in action while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is best known for his actions during Operation Vigilant Resolve, which were detailed in the book No True Glory A Frontline Account of the Battle of Fallujah by Bing West and for an article that ran in the Wall Street Journal following his death.

Doug Zembiec was born on April 14, 1973 in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He attended La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he was a New Mexico State high school wrestling champion in 1990 and 1991. As a wrestler, Doug was the first time New Mexico State Champion in any sport and the first repeat winner at La Cueva High School. He was undefeated in competition his senior year.

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