Leonard Ritter, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He went overseas on 2-4-1943. He was wounded on Tarawa on 11-20-1943. He was wounded again in the invasion of Saipan, which resulted in his death. Burial was at sea with full honors. A memorial service was held on 9-10-1944 at Wilson Heights Baptist Church. A memorial marker is located at the National Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.
Age at Death: 20
Image Source: Family photo
Awards:
Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Charlotte Garment Co.
Wilson Heights Baptist Church
Date of Birth:
3/9/1924
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Military Branch:
Marines Enlisted: 11-5-1942
Education Details:
Long Creek High School
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. L. B. Ritter, Sr. - Rt. 9, Beattys Ford Rd. Charlotte, NC
Jack Ritter - Charlotte, NC, Mrs. W. A. Black - lives with her parents on Beattys Ford Rd. Charlotte, NC
Mrs. Josephine Ritter of Rozzelles Ferry Rd., Charlotte - grandmother
First Name:
Leonard
KIA / MIA Place:
Pacific Theater
KIA Date:
6/19/1944
Last Name:
Ritter, Jr.
Middle Name:
Boles
Military Details:
New River, NC, Parris Island, SC, Tarawa
Military Rank:
Private First Class
Source:
Newsprint, death index and family information
Military Unit:
2nd Marine Division (Reinforced)
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA