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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Leo B. Billesbach

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Heartwell, Nebraska

Honored By

Mark A. Billesbach

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DRAFTED INTO U.S. ARMY IN THE FALL OF 1942. JOINED THE AIRBORNE IN MAY 1944. ASSIGNED AS CADRE 541ST AIRBORNE INFANTRY COMBAT TEAM IN AUGUST 1944. DEPLOYED OVERSEAS MARCH 1945 WITH 17TH AIRBORNE FOR THE JUMP OVER THE RHINE. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN JANUARY 1946.