March 26, 1927 – June 25, 2007
Leonard Prellwitz
Personal Information
Birthplace: Mahaska, KS
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: Company B - 222nd infantry
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Jul 19, 1945
Discharged: Jan 3, 1947
Highest Rank: Tech. 5
Military Honors: Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal
Honored By: His family: Jill Lothson, Linda & Bob Lowe, Jeff Prellwitz, Randy & Mary Prellwitz
Biography
Leonard Prellwitz was drafted while in High School. He served with the Army in the European theater. The war was nearly over when he arrived. Leonard was classified as a truck driver and his position included guarding prisoners.
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