Leslie served as a Private First Class, Company C, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided in Harford County, Maryland & was a member of the Maryland National Guard prior to the war.
His National Guard unit was called into full time active Army service on February 3, 1941, prior to the war, from Bel Air, Maryland. He was noted, at that time, as being employed as a Carpenter and also as Single, without dependents.
Leslie was "Killed In Action" near Venafro, Italy during the war.
He was awarded the " Distinguished Service Cross " and the Purple Heart.
Service # 20341541
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis):
Private First Class Leslie B. Davis (ASN: 20341541), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 23 November 1943. Private First Class Davis' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 78 (1944)
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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He resided in Harford County, Maryland & was a member of the Maryland National Guard prior to the war.
His National Guard unit was called into full time active Army service on February 3, 1941, prior to the war, from Bel Air, Maryland. He was noted, at that time, as being employed as a Carpenter and also as Single, without dependents.
Leslie was "Killed In Action" near Venafro, Italy during the war.
He was awarded the " Distinguished Service Cross " and the Purple Heart.
Service # 20341541
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis):
Private First Class Leslie B. Davis (ASN: 20341541), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 23 November 1943. Private First Class Davis' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 78 (1944)
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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Leslie served as a Private First Class, Company C, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided in Harford County, Maryland & was a member of the Maryland National Guard prior to the war.
His National Guard unit was called into full time active Army service on February 3, 1941, prior to the war, from Bel Air, Maryland. He was noted, at that time, as being employed as a Carpenter and also as Single, without dependents.
Leslie was "Killed In Action" near Venafro, Italy during the war.
He was awarded the " Distinguished Service Cross " and the Purple Heart.
Service # 20341541
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis):
Private First Class Leslie B. Davis (ASN: 20341541), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 23 November 1943. Private First Class Davis' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 78 (1944)
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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He resided in Harford County, Maryland & was a member of the Maryland National Guard prior to the war.
His National Guard unit was called into full time active Army service on February 3, 1941, prior to the war, from Bel Air, Maryland. He was noted, at that time, as being employed as a Carpenter and also as Single, without dependents.
Leslie was "Killed In Action" near Venafro, Italy during the war.
He was awarded the " Distinguished Service Cross " and the Purple Heart.
Service # 20341541
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis):
Private First Class Leslie B. Davis (ASN: 20341541), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 23 November 1943. Private First Class Davis' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 78 (1944)
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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