Name:
William Franklin “Dutch” Leaman
Rank:
Corporal
Serial Number:
13067080
Unit:
15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1944-08-27
State:
Pennsylvania
Cemetery:
Rhone American Cemetery, Draguignan, France
Plot:
D
Row:
5
Grave:
9
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:
William Franklin “Dutch” Leaman was born on November 30, 1921. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Corporal in the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He entered service in Pennsylvania. He died on August 27, 1944 during the invasion of southern France. He was killed in the battle for the town of Allan. His unit L Company was hit by a German counter attack lead by a Panther tank and infantry. His unit would suffer, five killed, thirteen captured and seven seriously wounded. He is now buried at Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial, Draguignan, Departement du Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.