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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Leo M. Gagnon

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Leominster, Massachusetts

Honored By

Marine Corps Brotherhood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AS A MARINE PARATROOPER, SERVED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE 1ST MARINE PARACHUTE BATTALION AND WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON D-DAY 7 AUGUST 1942 ON GAVUTU ISLAND, BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS DURING THE GUADALCANAL CAMPAIGN. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.