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Luther LeCount
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E-6 Staff SGT/Specialist 6, Army
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World War-II
Battle of the Bulge
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Service: U.S.Army *Induction:July 8, 1942*
80TH BLUE RIDGE
My grandfather, Luther D.LeCount passed away Feb 1st 1999, he was 82 yrs old. God be with him. He entered service in Toledo, Ohio and was a heavy mortarman/forward observer,having received the combat infantry badge, rifle,carbine, BAR, sharpshooter,& pistol marksman qualification awards. Medals Received: 1. EAME CAMPAIGN MEDAL W/2 BATTLE STARS. 2. PURPLE HEART(3 times) w/2 oakleaf clusters. 3. BRONZE STAR (2 TIMES) w/1 oakleaf+ V insignia. 4. GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. 5. WW2 VICTORY MEDAL.
CONTINENTAL SERVICE: 2 YEARS,1 MONTH,29 DAYS.
CAMPAINS/BATTLES:..NORTHERN FRANCE.&GERMANY.
SERVICE OVERSEAS:?.8 MONTHS,3 DAYS.
WOUNDS RECEIVED: FRANCE,NOV 10TH 44/FRANCE,NOV 28th 44/GERMANY,JAN 23rd 45.. Highest rank held: S/Sargent
Active Service:July 22 ,1942 till March 3, 1945
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