World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Leroy Joseph Hechinger
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Paterson, New Jersey
Honored By
David G. De Olden
Relationship
Nephew
SERGEANT. DRAFTED INTO THE ARMY. SENT OVERSEAS AND PARTICIPATED IN D-DAY INVASION. SERVED IN MANY BATTLES INCLUDING BATTLE OF THE BULGE. AFTER THE SURRENDER OF ENEMY FORCES, WAS TRANSFERRED BACK TO THE STATES AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED.