Leonard G. Sharbaugh Verified listing

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393rd Infantry Regiment / 3rd Battalion, Headquarters Company

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Name

Leonard G. Sharbaugh

Army Serial Number (ASN):

33757902

Rank

Pfc.

Unit

393rd Infantry Regiment / 3rd Battalion, Headquarters Company

Date of Birth:

20 August 1924

Date of Death:

21 December 1944

Battles & Campaigns

Ardennes-Alsace

Awards and Decorations

★ Purple Heart

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Bio

PFC Leonard G. Sharbaugh from Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA, former radio operator with the 3rd Battalion of the 393rd Infantry.

On December 21, 1944, Leonard was operating his radio during a German attack when a shell landed right in his hole. The unfortunate Pennsylvanian was never recovered and is still listed today as missing in action.