Last Rank Corporal
Years of Service 1944 – 1950
Service Status USMC Veteran
Primary Unit H&S Bn, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
Last MOS Group WWII SSN/MOS
Last Primary MOS 501-Administrative Clerk
Previously Held MOS(s)
629-Student
4422-Legal Services Court Reporter
0143-Clerk Typist (Act-D)
0141-Administrative Man
Enlisted / Officer Basic Training 1944, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA)
Unit Assignments
1944–1945, 629, Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) NTS San Diego, Naval Training Center San Diego
1944–1945, 405, 3rd MAW, Luzon
1945–1945, 501, Marine Air Depot Squadron - 1 (MADS-1), Espiritu Santos
1945–1945, 4422, MAG-32, Tsingtao
1945–1946, 501, 9th Marine Air Wing (MAW), Tsingtao
1946–1950, 0143, 4th Marine Corps Reserve Recruiting District
1950–1950, 0141, H&S Bn, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC, MCB Camp Lejeune
Combat and Non-Combat Operations
1945–1945, Western Pacific Campaign (1944-45)
1944–1945, Luzon Campaign (1944-45)
1945–1945, Operation Beleaguer (China)
Information from https://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/ website
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Leonard B. Medvitz, age 82, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 18, 2007, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa.
Born November 3, 1925, in Brownfield, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Andy Medvitz and Veronica Ondrus Medvitz.
Leonard was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church and a very devoted member of the Church Choir for many years.
He graduated from the now former South Union High School in the Class of 1943 and worked for several years at the now former A&P Grocery Store in Uniontown.
Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during World War II in the Pacific theater. He was a member of the 3rd Marine Air Group, 1st Division in Luzon Philipines and later in Peking China, working on court martial cases.
Leonard loved to sing! He was a member of The Barber Shoppers and sang with the group called "The Unaccounted Four". He was also in the church choir and at Midnight Mass each Christmas he sang "Oh, Holy Night" as a solo. He met his wife when they both sang tenor in the church choir.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and collected coins as a hobby, and his vegetable garden was second to none.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Helen Gushura, Trudy Walker, and brothers, Jake and Elmer.
Leonard is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Dorothea J. Petruska Medvitz; his loving and devoted children: Diane L. Medvitz of Syracuse, New York, Richard A. Medvitz and his wife, Joyce E., of Uniontown, Pa., Marie Medvitz and her husband, Wayne Wyant, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jeanne Zell and her husband, Jerry, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, and John Medvitz of Uniontown, Pa. He is also survived by his grandchildren, whom he adored: Richard B. Medvitz and his wife, Laura, Ryan Medvitz, Melanie Medvitz, Katrina Zell, Renee Zell, Andrew Zell and Craig Zell; several loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Years of Service 1944 – 1950
Service Status USMC Veteran
Primary Unit H&S Bn, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
Last MOS Group WWII SSN/MOS
Last Primary MOS 501-Administrative Clerk
Previously Held MOS(s)
629-Student
4422-Legal Services Court Reporter
0143-Clerk Typist (Act-D)
0141-Administrative Man
Enlisted / Officer Basic Training 1944, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA)
Unit Assignments
1944–1945, 629, Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) NTS San Diego, Naval Training Center San Diego
1944–1945, 405, 3rd MAW, Luzon
1945–1945, 501, Marine Air Depot Squadron - 1 (MADS-1), Espiritu Santos
1945–1945, 4422, MAG-32, Tsingtao
1945–1946, 501, 9th Marine Air Wing (MAW), Tsingtao
1946–1950, 0143, 4th Marine Corps Reserve Recruiting District
1950–1950, 0141, H&S Bn, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC, MCB Camp Lejeune
Combat and Non-Combat Operations
1945–1945, Western Pacific Campaign (1944-45)
1944–1945, Luzon Campaign (1944-45)
1945–1945, Operation Beleaguer (China)
Information from https://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/ website
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Leonard B. Medvitz, age 82, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 18, 2007, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa.
Born November 3, 1925, in Brownfield, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Andy Medvitz and Veronica Ondrus Medvitz.
Leonard was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church and a very devoted member of the Church Choir for many years.
He graduated from the now former South Union High School in the Class of 1943 and worked for several years at the now former A&P Grocery Store in Uniontown.
Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during World War II in the Pacific theater. He was a member of the 3rd Marine Air Group, 1st Division in Luzon Philipines and later in Peking China, working on court martial cases.
Leonard loved to sing! He was a member of The Barber Shoppers and sang with the group called "The Unaccounted Four". He was also in the church choir and at Midnight Mass each Christmas he sang "Oh, Holy Night" as a solo. He met his wife when they both sang tenor in the church choir.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and collected coins as a hobby, and his vegetable garden was second to none.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Helen Gushura, Trudy Walker, and brothers, Jake and Elmer.
Leonard is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Dorothea J. Petruska Medvitz; his loving and devoted children: Diane L. Medvitz of Syracuse, New York, Richard A. Medvitz and his wife, Joyce E., of Uniontown, Pa., Marie Medvitz and her husband, Wayne Wyant, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jeanne Zell and her husband, Jerry, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, and John Medvitz of Uniontown, Pa. He is also survived by his grandchildren, whom he adored: Richard B. Medvitz and his wife, Laura, Ryan Medvitz, Melanie Medvitz, Katrina Zell, Renee Zell, Andrew Zell and Craig Zell; several loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Last Rank Corporal
Years of Service 1944 – 1950
Service Status USMC Veteran
Primary Unit H&S Bn, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
Last MOS Group WWII SSN/MOS
Last Primary MOS 501-Administrative Clerk
Previously Held MOS(s)
629-Student
4422-Legal Services Court Reporter
0143-Clerk Typist (Act-D)
0141-Administrative Man
Enlisted / Officer Basic Training 1944, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA)
Unit Assignments
1944–1945, 629, Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) NTS San Diego, Naval Training Center San Diego
1944–1945, 405, 3rd MAW, Luzon
1945–1945, 501, Marine Air Depot Squadron - 1 (MADS-1), Espiritu Santos
1945–1945, 4422, MAG-32, Tsingtao
1945–1946, 501, 9th Marine Air Wing (MAW), Tsingtao
1946–1950, 0143, 4th Marine Corps Reserve Recruiting District
1950–1950, 0141, H&S Bn, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC, MCB Camp Lejeune
Combat and Non-Combat Operations
1945–1945, Western Pacific Campaign (1944-45)
1944–1945, Luzon Campaign (1944-45)
1945–1945, Operation Beleaguer (China)
Information from https://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/ website
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Leonard B. Medvitz, age 82, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 18, 2007, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa.
Born November 3, 1925, in Brownfield, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Andy Medvitz and Veronica Ondrus Medvitz.
Leonard was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church and a very devoted member of the Church Choir for many years.
He graduated from the now former South Union High School in the Class of 1943 and worked for several years at the now former A&P Grocery Store in Uniontown.
Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during World War II in the Pacific theater. He was a member of the 3rd Marine Air Group, 1st Division in Luzon Philipines and later in Peking China, working on court martial cases.
Leonard loved to sing! He was a member of The Barber Shoppers and sang with the group called "The Unaccounted Four". He was also in the church choir and at Midnight Mass each Christmas he sang "Oh, Holy Night" as a solo. He met his wife when they both sang tenor in the church choir.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and collected coins as a hobby, and his vegetable garden was second to none.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Helen Gushura, Trudy Walker, and brothers, Jake and Elmer.
Leonard is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Dorothea J. Petruska Medvitz; his loving and devoted children: Diane L. Medvitz of Syracuse, New York, Richard A. Medvitz and his wife, Joyce E., of Uniontown, Pa., Marie Medvitz and her husband, Wayne Wyant, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jeanne Zell and her husband, Jerry, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, and John Medvitz of Uniontown, Pa. He is also survived by his grandchildren, whom he adored: Richard B. Medvitz and his wife, Laura, Ryan Medvitz, Melanie Medvitz, Katrina Zell, Renee Zell, Andrew Zell and Craig Zell; several loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Years of Service 1944 – 1950
Service Status USMC Veteran
Primary Unit H&S Bn, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
Last MOS Group WWII SSN/MOS
Last Primary MOS 501-Administrative Clerk
Previously Held MOS(s)
629-Student
4422-Legal Services Court Reporter
0143-Clerk Typist (Act-D)
0141-Administrative Man
Enlisted / Officer Basic Training 1944, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA)
Unit Assignments
1944–1945, 629, Marine Aviation Detachment (MAD) NTS San Diego, Naval Training Center San Diego
1944–1945, 405, 3rd MAW, Luzon
1945–1945, 501, Marine Air Depot Squadron - 1 (MADS-1), Espiritu Santos
1945–1945, 4422, MAG-32, Tsingtao
1945–1946, 501, 9th Marine Air Wing (MAW), Tsingtao
1946–1950, 0143, 4th Marine Corps Reserve Recruiting District
1950–1950, 0141, H&S Bn, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC, MCB Camp Lejeune
Combat and Non-Combat Operations
1945–1945, Western Pacific Campaign (1944-45)
1944–1945, Luzon Campaign (1944-45)
1945–1945, Operation Beleaguer (China)
Information from https://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/ website
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Leonard B. Medvitz, age 82, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 18, 2007, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa.
Born November 3, 1925, in Brownfield, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Andy Medvitz and Veronica Ondrus Medvitz.
Leonard was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church and a very devoted member of the Church Choir for many years.
He graduated from the now former South Union High School in the Class of 1943 and worked for several years at the now former A&P Grocery Store in Uniontown.
Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during World War II in the Pacific theater. He was a member of the 3rd Marine Air Group, 1st Division in Luzon Philipines and later in Peking China, working on court martial cases.
Leonard loved to sing! He was a member of The Barber Shoppers and sang with the group called "The Unaccounted Four". He was also in the church choir and at Midnight Mass each Christmas he sang "Oh, Holy Night" as a solo. He met his wife when they both sang tenor in the church choir.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and collected coins as a hobby, and his vegetable garden was second to none.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Helen Gushura, Trudy Walker, and brothers, Jake and Elmer.
Leonard is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Dorothea J. Petruska Medvitz; his loving and devoted children: Diane L. Medvitz of Syracuse, New York, Richard A. Medvitz and his wife, Joyce E., of Uniontown, Pa., Marie Medvitz and her husband, Wayne Wyant, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jeanne Zell and her husband, Jerry, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, and John Medvitz of Uniontown, Pa. He is also survived by his grandchildren, whom he adored: Richard B. Medvitz and his wife, Laura, Ryan Medvitz, Melanie Medvitz, Katrina Zell, Renee Zell, Andrew Zell and Craig Zell; several loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
