World War II Honoree

Leslie Groshong

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Honored By

Captain Jason D. Lucero

Relationship

Grandson

SERVED AS AN INTELLIGENCE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF A HEADQUARTERS BATTERY WITH AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY BATTALION IN THE UNITED STATES, LEYTE, LUZON, HOLLANDIA AND NEW BRITAIN. WHILE IN CHARGE OF RADIO OUTPOST, HE RELAYED INFORMATION WHEN ENEMY PLANES APPROACHED VIA VOICE RADIO. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS INCLUDED BISMARCK-ARCHIPELAGO, NEW GUINEA AND SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES.