World War II Honoree

LeRoy Lester Champion

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

West Orange, New Jersey

Honored By

Sally and Mary

Relationship

Daughters

EXECUTIVE OFFICER IN A SEACOAST ARTILLERY BATTERY. RESPONSIBLE TO BATTERY COMMANDER FOR TRAINING, SUPPLY, TRANSPORTATION, MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT, TACTICAL EMPLOYMENT AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIT. DECORATIONS: AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATRE RIBBON, WWII VICTORY RIBBON AND ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON WITH TWO STARS. SERVED FROM 19 OCTOBER 1942 TO 28 JANUARY 1946. BATTLES: GUADALCANAL. ALSO SERVED IN THE OCCUPATION FORCES IN JAPAN.