July 6, 1924 – November 2, 2005
Leon Gordner
Personal Information
Birthplace: Muncy, PA
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: 1st Infantry Division, 7th Battalion
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Apr 19, 1943
Highest Rank: PFC
Honored By: Betty Wilkins
Biography
Leon D Gordner was born in Muncy, PA to Emanuel and Minnie Gordner. He and three of his brothers all served in WWII. Leon served with the 1st Infantry Division, 7th Battalion and was in the Normandy invasion on D-Day.
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