Willie R Ledbetter ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On February 10, 1945 Private Ledbetter was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Willie R Ledbetter
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 110092 |
| Service ID | 34903926 |
| Name | Willie R Ledbetter |
| From | Overton County, Tennessee |
| Casualty Date | February 10, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 63rd Infantry Division, 255th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot B Row 19 Grave 25, Epinal American Cemetery, Epinal, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Willie R Ledbetter was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Ledbetter had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 34903926. Attached to 63rd Infantry Division, 255th Infantry Regiment.
According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Overton county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Private Ledbetter experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 10, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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