Leslie Heidelberger ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Minnesota
Leslie Heidelberger
World War II
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On April 26, 1943 Second Lieutenant Heidelberger was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Minnesota. ★ 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 | 66953 |
| Service ID | O-731065 |
| Name | Leslie Heidelberger |
| From | Minnesota |
| Casualty Date | April 26, 1943 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 322nd Bomber Group, Medium, 450th Bomber Squadron |
| Burial | Plot D Row 2 Grave 73, Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England |
| Notable Awards | ★ American Campaign Medal ★ World War II Victory Medal |
| Remembered | 
Leslie Heidelberger is buried or memorialized at Plot D Row 2 Grave 73, Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Leslie Heidelberger 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 Air Forces. Heidelberger had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O-731065. Attached to 322nd Bomber Group, Medium, 450th Bomber Squadron.
According to our records Minnesota was his home or enlistment state. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant Heidelberger experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 26, 1943. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 741 Korean War
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• 1,891 Missing in action
• 54 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 82 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 10 Medal of Honor recipients
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