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LEONARD, Stephen Joseph - Date of
birth
8 May 1916 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
Albany, Albany County, New York -
Hometown
Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33830494 -
Rank
Private -
Function
Rifleman -
Unit
B Company,
1st Battalion,
318th Infantry Regiment,
80th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 October 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Landremont, France
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 24 | 30 |
Immediate family
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Members
Joseph Leonard Sr. (father)
Kathryn A. (Wywerski) Leonard (mother)
Joseph Leonard Jr. (brother)
Walter Leonard (brother)
Anna Leonard (sister)
Adam J. Leonard (brother)
Charles Leonard (brother)
More information
Pvt Stephen J. Leonard was a miner before he enlisted in Allentown, Pennsylvania on 30 July 1943. He was sent overseas on 20 August 1944.
Source of information: Leo Minne, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1920/1940 Census / U.S. Draft Cards Young Men / Pennsylvania Veteran Compensation Application, www.80thdivision.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Emmanuel Vincent