Jacob Leist

Jacob F Leist served his country in World War II with the 310th Bombardment Group .

Information on Jacob Leist is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on SSGT Leist. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Jacob Leist's military record please contact us.

10/14/1943
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SSGT
GO: 38, XII B.C.

11/16/1943
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 9, 47TH BW

03/14/1944
BS
Bronze Star (BS)

SSGT
GO: SPECIAL ORD 29
SICILIAN CAMPAIGN

03/31/1944
GC
Army Good Conduct Medal (GC)

SSGT
GO: SPECIAL ORD 35

04/10/1944
EUCM/CS
European Campaign Ribbon WW2 Campaign Star

SSGT
GO: SPECIAL ORD 42
ITALIAN CAMPAIGN


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