World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Leo B. Hansknecht
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Honored By
Michael Hansknecht
Relationship
Son
Was a forward observer for General Patton's 3rd Army. Fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Was shot out of church tower and broke his back. Received the Purple Heart, D-Day Medal, bronze star with oak leaf cluster.