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Leonard Holder was killed in a helicopter crash while serving as Commanding Officer of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, on March 21, 1968, in Vietnam.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Regiment:

    11th Armored Cavalry Regiment

    Action Date:

    December 1967 – March 1968

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 57 (October 17, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Colonel (Armor) Leonard Donald Holder (ASN: 0-37267), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from December 1967 through 19 March 1968, culminating as Commanding Officer of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Holder and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.