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Navy Federal Credit Union
James
A.
Leach

Home:

Knoxville

, 

Tennessee

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 487 (December 14, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) James A. Leach (ASN: 0-416026), United States Army, for gallantry in action at New Georgia, Solomon Islands, by leading his platoon in the face of strong enemy fire and destroying three pillboxes on 9 August 1943.