Conley William Leach was born in Bell County, Kentucky, the son of Campbell Leach and Dora Beeler.

Pvt Leach was killed near Stavelot, Belgium. He served with the 825th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company A.

He was Sgt Armstrong’s driver (M3). Member of the 1st Squad of 1st Platoon, Company A, 825 Tank Destroyer Battalion (Lieutenant Doherty). KIA on December 18, 1944 at Stavelot.

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 27 October 1920
  • Date of death: 18 December 1944
  • County: Claiborne
  • Hometown: Cumberland Gap
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 825th Tank Destroyer Battalion
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Leach Cemetery, Speedwell, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar VIII, Middle Panel
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