David Leverett Leet ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On April 13, 1972 Captain Leet was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ 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 | 283976 |
| Service ID | 387483786 |
| Name | David Leverett Leet |
| From | Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | December 21, 1946 |
| Casualty Date | April 13, 1972 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Captain |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | III Marine Amphibious Force, 1st MAW, VMJC 1 |
| Casualty Type | Died while missing in action .. air crash at sea .. body not recovered |
| Location | North Vietnam |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
David Leverett Leet is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  David is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 02w, Line 136. |
Additional Details
Captain Leet was a member of the Marine Composite Squadron 1, Marine Air Group 15, 1st Marine Air Wing.On April 13, 1972, Captain David L Leet was the pilot and Captain John M Christensen the electronic warfare officer on the Grumman Intruder Electronic Surveillance Aircraft (EA-6A) #BU-156979 when they departed Da Nang Airbase in on a night combat mission deep in North Vietnam. Their target area included the extremely well defended area of Hanoi Haiphong Harbor. They completed their mission and were returning to base when their aircraft apparently crashed. During an extensive aerial search, no trace of the aircraft or the two men were found. They are considered Missing in Action. We identified 2 casualties in our archive related to the #BU-156979 incident on April 13, 1972.
◼David L Leet :: Pilot
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Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ United States Aviator Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Wisconsin who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Wisconsin was home to over 12,787 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,844 World War I
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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