World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Leon H. Barden
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Amelia, Virginia
Honored By
Ms. Nora Barden
Relationship
Wife
PARTICIPATED IN BOUGAINVILLE AND CEBU CAMPAIGNS. APPROXIMATELY 60 DAYS OF COMBAT; WOUNDED IN ACTION. RECEIVED SILVER STAR, PURPLE HEART, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND VICTORY MEDAL.