Herman J. LEITNER
Registration number36244526
Grade
Private first Class
Unit315th Infantry Regiment
Division
79th Infantry Division
date of death03/07/1944
Original cemeteryBlosville / Carquebut
Current cemeteryD-07-20 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
Silver Star
The Silver Star is awarded to members of the Army who have served gallantly in combat against the enemy.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
