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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Leonard L. Gathje

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chatfield, Minnesota

Honored By

Dean T. E. Krueger

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A RIFLEMAN IN COMPANY B, 172ND INFANTRY, 43RD DIVISION. HE SERVED IN NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA AND LUZON IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE WAS WOUNDED THREE TIMES, RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART WITH ONE OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND A BRONZE STAR FOR HEROIC ACTION.