World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Leon R. Vance, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Enid, Oklahoma
Honored By
Mrs. Sharon V. Kiernan
Relationship
Daughter
Medal of Honor, awarded posthumously, June 5, 1944. Action leading 489th Bomb Group, B-24 aircraft against German defenses at Wimereaux, France and Deputy Commander 489th Bomb Group.