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Navy Federal Credit Union
Leon
L.
Van Autreve
January 29, 1920

–

March 14, 2002

Born:

Eeklo

, 

Belgium

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Leon Van Autreve served during WWII, including 9th Infantry Division invasion of North Africa in 1942. Discharged after the war, he returned to service in 1948. He served in Vietnam (1967-1969) as Sergeant Major of the 20th Engineer Brigade. He is recipient of the rare SoldierÕs Medal, and from 1973 to 1975 served as 4th Sergeant Major of the Army. He retired in 1975 and died on March 14, 2002. He is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major Leon L. Van Autreve, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major Leon L. Van Autreve, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major of the Army

    Action Date:

    July 1973 – June 1975

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major of the Army Leon L. Van Autreve, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Sergeant Major of the Army from July 1973 to June 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Major Van Autreve culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major Leon L. Van Autreve, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.