World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Leo C. Padgett
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Mexia, Texas
Honored By
Robert Vannoy Black
Relationship
Friend
Ball turret gunner. Killed in action June 13, 1944. Medals -- Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Bronze and with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, 3 battle stars, 2 Presidential Unit Badges.