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First Name: LeRoy

Last Name: Gassett

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Navy (present)

Rating: Radioman Petty Officer 2nd Class

Home of Record: New Caney, TX




Date of Birth: 20 November 1918

Date of Death: 23 December 1999

Rank or Rate: Petty Officer Second Class

Years Served:
LeRoy Gassett

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)

Biography:

LeRoy Gassett

Radioman 2nd Class, U. S. Navy

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 306 (September 1942)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Radioman Second Class LeRoy Gassett, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Army Award) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 318277   Created by: drjones46

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