World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Leonard A. Dustin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Muncie, Indiana
Honored By
Joseph Tomcala
Relationship
Comrade
SERVED IN ICELAND UNTIL SHIPPED TO THE BRITISH ISLES FOR RE OUTFITTING. FROM THERE LANDED ON UTAH BEACH WITH THE 5TH INFANTRY DIVISION OF THE 3RD ARMY. AFTER SERVING IN COMBAT WAS GIVEN RANK OF 2ND LIEUTENANT (ON HIS 21ST BIRTHDAY). BECAME UNIT COMMANDER.