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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    77th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 77th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 217 (June 19, 1945)

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Private First Class Leonel U. Begnoche (11048915), United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 77th Infantry Division during World War II.