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Leary, Alphonsus L.

Date of death:
February 20th, 1945 (Luzon, Philippines)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Staff Sergeant Alphonsus L. Leary is buried at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines. Plot: D, Row: 12, Grave: 144.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant (Sergeant-Major)
Unit:
Company A, 136th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division "Illinois Division", U.S. Army
For action performed on 20 February 1945 in the battle for Question Mark hill on the island Luzon, Philippines.

Posthumously awarded. Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

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