Leon Harold Sapanas
Born 18 January 1927
Leon Sapanas was killed on board the U.S.S. Curtiss (AV-4) due to enemy action. His remains were transferred to the U.S.S. Gosper APA-170 for burial. He is buried at Rocky Hill Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Nick Letharis Sapanas, Rt 14, Knoxville
Was listed as MIA. Body recovered July 9, 1945.
- Rank: Seaman First Class
- Date of birth: 18 January 1927
- Date of death: 21 June 1945
- County: Knox
- Hometown: Knoxville
- Service Branch: Navy
- Division/Assignment: USS Curtiss (AV-4)
- Theater: Pacific
- Conflict: World War II
- Burial/Memorial Location: Rocky Hill Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar VIII, Middle Panel
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