World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
LeRoy B. Hecker
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Keith B. Hecker
Relationship
Son
FOUGHT IN THE 3RD ARMY UNDER GENERAL PATTON IN THE 610TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION, B COMPANY, 1ST PLATOON. LANDED ON UTAH BEACH IN FRANCE IN 1944. FOUGHT IN THE BATTLES AT THE MOSELLE RIVER, SAAR RIVER, BATTLE OF THE BULGE, BASTOGNE, NANCY AND NUREMBERG, TO END OF WAR.