World War II Honoree

Leo F. Moran, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cohoes, New York

Honored By

Brian L. Kasler

Relationship

A Grateful American

SERVED IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA UNDER GENERAL GEORGE PATTON AS A TANK DRIVER WITH THE 749TH TANK BATTALION. THREE OF THE SHERMAN TANKS HE DROVE WERE DESTROYED BY ENEMY FIRE. UNIT RECEIVED FIVE BATTLE STARS AND FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE. UNIT HOLDS THE RECORD FOR THE MOST CONSECUTIVE DAYS OF COMBAT WITHOUT RELIEF, 194 DAYS. RECEIVED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART MEDAL, AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER MEDAL.