World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Leon A. Francia
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Glenolden, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ralph Bozorth
IN AUGUST 1942, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE GALLEY AS A COOK ON THE USS INDEPENDENCE. DURING HIS MORE THAN THREE YEARS IN THE NAVY, HE EARNED EIGHT BATTLE STARS.