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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Leonard Pope

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Minnesota

Honored By

Family

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Enlisted 1 May 1944; discharged 21 November 1945; SERVED ON THE USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) from 8 August 1944 until 23 May 1945. He earned 3 battle stars during his time aboard ship as well as the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. He was present for the battles of Peleliu island, Angaur island, Leyte landings, the Surigao Straits, and Lingayen Gulf landing.