World War II Honoree, Killed in World War II. Leonard W. 'Wally' Akins. Branch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps. Hometown: Dallas, Texas. Honored by: Orville L. Kline. Activity During WWII: Rank: Corporal. He was a United States Marine, who served in the Pacific Theater of operations assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine 'The Fighting Fourth' Division. He participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima (February 19-March 26, 1945), Code Name: Operation Detachment. On Monday, March 5, 1945, he was killed in action and was buried in the United States Fourth Marine Division Cemetery on Iwo. After the cessation of hostilities with Japan, his remains were returned to his family, with interment in the Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas.
World War II Honoree, Killed in World War II. Leonard W. 'Wally' Akins. Branch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps. Hometown: Dallas, Texas. Honored by: Orville L. Kline. Activity During WWII: Rank: Corporal. He was a United States Marine, who served in the Pacific Theater of operations assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine 'The Fighting Fourth' Division. He participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima (February 19-March 26, 1945), Code Name: Operation Detachment. On Monday, March 5, 1945, he was killed in action and was buried in the United States Fourth Marine Division Cemetery on Iwo. After the cessation of hostilities with Japan, his remains were returned to his family, with interment in the Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas.
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