Gerald Clifford LeBlanc Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts

Gerald Clifford LeBlanc
Korean War
Korean War
Massachusetts
On April 25, 1951 Second Lieutenant LeBlanc was declared a casualty of the Korean War. He served with honor in the United States Army. He is remembered by the people of Massachusetts. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID168167
Service ID2262609
NameGerald Clifford LeBlanc
FromWorcester County, Massachusetts
Birth DateFebruary 8, 1921
Casualty DateApril 25, 1951
WarKorean War
Service BranchArmy
RankSecond Lieutenant
SpecialtyField Communications Chief
Unit/Group3rd Infantry Division unit 0007
Casualty TypeKilled in Action
LocationSouth Korea
Notable Awards
Purple Heart
Remembered
Gerald is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location.
Additional Details
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Gerald Clifford LeBlanc was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. LeBlanc had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Field Communications Chief. Service number assignment was 2262609. Attached to 3rd Infantry Division unit 0007.

He was born on February 8, 1921. According to our records Massachusetts was his home or enlistment state and Worcester county has been included within the archival record.

During his service in the Korean War, Army Second Lieutenant LeBlanc experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 25, 1951. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action. Incident location: South Korea.
Commendations + Awards
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Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
Marksmanship Badge
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Army Good Conduct Medal
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