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LEACH, Donald James - Date of
birth
1 August 1915 -
Age
29 - Place of
birth
Avoca, Steuben County, New York -
Hometown
Steuben County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
42107171 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
F Company,
2nd Battalion,
22nd Infantry Regiment,
4th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
4 December 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Gey, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 16 | 20 |
Immediate family
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Members
James Leach (father)
Phoebe S. Leach (mother)
Hazel R. Leach (sister)
Winifred R. Leach (wife)
More information
Pvt Donald J. Leach was a driver before he enlisted at Fort Dix, New Jersey on 18 March 1944.He was killed by sniper fire.
Source of information: Danny van der Groen, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com – Ms. Phyllis Walters (niece), www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com – Headstone and Interment Record / 1920/1930/1940 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet - www.wwiimemorial.com - Ms. Phyllis Walters (niece)