World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Leonard Estill Hignite
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
McKee, Kentucky
Honored By
Dennis Hignite, Jr.
Relationship
Cousin
ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS DURING WWII, RECEIVING NUMEROUS AWARDS AND DECORATIONS DURING CLOSE COMBAT OPERATIONS IN GUADALCANAL AND GUAM. HE COMPLETED HIS SERVICE ASSIGNED TO THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN CHINA.