Anton Thomas Lechleiter

Anton  Thomas Lechleiter
Era WWII
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Petty Officer First Class
Wall F
Wall Side 1
Row 3
Plaque Number 52

Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class

Battle of Leyte Gulf October 24-26, 1944

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Navy Presidential Unit, Good Conduct, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/5 Bronze Stars, Philippine Defense Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, World War II Victory

Anton was responsible for the maintenance of his squadron's aircraft. He participated in the critical Battle of Leyte Gulf, Philippine Islands. Always in our hearts.

Squadron 4

USS White Plains CVE-66

Plaque Wall Map

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