Photo of Fred Leach in uniform

Photo of Fred Leach in uniform

WWII
World War II
Navy
Decatur, IL.

Herald and Review Library: Leach, Fred; Article on back of photo; "Fred Leach knows whereof he speaks. He saw those marines fight and die in the hell of Iwo Jima, and he shipped back to the States with those who were sent back for hospitalization. Last Friday he arrived at the home of his parents Attorney and Mrs. Fred Leach, 238 S. Crea street. Leach said that one-fourth of the personnel of his squadron will from the starter for building a new squadron. He and the other squadron members will report to Seattle, Wash.. Leach was graduated from Decatur high school and attended Millikin. He entered service Feb. 10, 1943, and went overseas Oct. 16, 1944. His Pacific engagements included convoys to Leyte, Rabaul, Lingayen Gulf."

Herald and Review

Decatur, IL.

Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.

4/9/1945

Decatur Herald and Review

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English

photograph

AF467

World War II

photograph

4 x 6"