MERRILL'S MARAUDERS Leach, Sherman Walter

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Leach
  • FORENAME
Sherman Walter
  • UNIT
2 Bn (Blue Combat Team)
  • RANK
Private First Class
  • NUMBER
14037550
  • AWARD
Bronze Star,Purple Heart
  • PLACE
Burma 1944
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Biscoe,Montgomery County,North Carolina
born 14.1.1923 Montgomery County,North Carolina
son of Daniel Murdock and Annie Belle (nee McQueen) Leach
1 year high school
unskilled worker in manufacture of textiles in civilian life
enlisted 22.1.1941 Parkton,North Carolina
WIA 3.3.1944 Burma
discharged 1.6.1948
re-enlisted 21.1.1960
discharged 30.9.1965
achieved rank of Staff Sergeant
awards Silver Star,Bronze Star,Purple Heart
twice married (no children)
married Mary Lisenby (1923-81)
last residence Raeford,North Carolina
died 18.2.1975
Raeford Cemetery,Raeford,Hoke County,North Carolina
 
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