Rawford E LeBlanc ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts
Rawford E LeBlanc
Korean War
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On July 20, 1950 Private First Class 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 ID | 168299 |
| Service ID | 11169273 |
| Name | Rawford E LeBlanc |
| From | Massachusetts |
| Casualty Date | July 20, 1950 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Heavy Weapons Infantryman |
| Unit/Group | 24th Infantry Division unit 0019 |
| Casualty Type | MIA Missing in Action Declared Dead |
| Location | South Korea |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Rawford is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Rawford E 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 Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Heavy Weapons Infantryman. Service number assignment was 11169273. Attached to 24th Infantry Division unit 0019.
According to our records Massachusetts was his home or enlistment state. During his service in the Korean War, Army Private First Class LeBlanc was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on July 20, 1950. Recorded circumstances attributed to: MIA Missing in Action Declared Dead. 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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