Bain Leonhardt [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He went overseas on 12/9/1944. In The Charlotte Observer dated 2/11/1945, he was missing in action in Luxembourg. He was killed in the battle for Overzerf, Germany. A memorial service was held on June 24 at Cherryvilles St. Johns Lutheran Church. His memorial marker is in Luxembourg.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: CO 6-17-45
Awards:
Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Railway Express Agency of Charlotte
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 6-21-44
Family Details:
Alline Sellers Leonhardt, formerly of Cherryville: 1002 State St, Charlotte, NC
Harlan Leonhardt, Larry Leonhardt, Rita Leonhardt, Selena Leonhardt
Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Leonhardt - Cherryville, NC
Mrs. Carl Webb - AL
First Name:
Bain
KIA / MIA Place:
Overzerf, Germany
KIA Date:
3/13/1945
Last Name:
Leonhardt
Middle Name:
C.
Military Details:
Camp Blanding, FL, Germany
Military Rank:
Sergeant
Source:
Newsprint, death index and notes
Military Unit:
Third Army 317th Infantry 80th Division
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA