On 22 March 1971, Specialist Four Larry Dewayne Leamon was serving with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry, AMERICAL Division, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.
On that day, SP4 Leamon was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.
- Rank: Specialist 4th Class
- Date of birth: 28 July 1950
- Date of death: 22 March 1971
- County: Hamilton
- Hometown: Harrison, Tn
- Service Branch: Army
- Division/Assignment: 1st Cavalry Division
- Conflict: Vietnam
- Awards: Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal
- Burial/Memorial Location: McDonald Cemetery, Ooltewah, Hamilton County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XXIII, Top Panel
- Sponsored by: Sheila Tallent-Boone
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