David E. Lownds | |
|---|---|
 Lownds (right) with 3rd Marine Division commander Major General Rathvon M. Tompkins at Khe Sanh, 1 February 1968 | |
| Born | October 4, 1920 Holyoke, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 31, 2011 (aged 90) Naples, Florida |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1991 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 26th Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Dominican Civil War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) |
| Relations | George R. Christmas (son-in-law) |
David Edward Lownds (October 4, 1920 – August 31, 2011) was a United States Marine Corps colonel who served in the Vietnam War, notably as ground commander at Khe Sanh Combat Base during the Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968.