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LeRoy
Emil
Majeske
KIA (Korea)
September 19, 1924

–

September 1, 1950

Born:

, 

Michigan

Home:

Bay City

, 

Michigan

Buried: 

Bay City

, 

Michigan

Cemetery:

Green Ridge Cemetery

LeRoy Majeske graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1947. He was killed in action while serving as a U.S. Army Captain in the Korean War.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    35th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 1, 1950
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) LeRoy Emil Majeske (ASN: 0-50733), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company G, 2d Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea on or about 1 September 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Majeske, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.