World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Leo J. Dufault
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springfield, Massachusetts
Honored By
Marie l. Dufault
Relationship
Daughter
Trained with the 75th Infantry Regiment. Shipped to England and entered Normandy in July 1944 as a spare part with the 4th Infantry Division. Participated in Operation Cobra near St. Lo. Wounded August 4, 1944 with head injuries. Returned to service as guard for Eisenhower and duty near Metz. Wife: Rita and Son: Norman.