WW II PHOTOS

Our Weakley County Veterans
 
 


Leland Abney YEARGIN
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 Leland on the left
    
   
Leland Abney YEARGIN, only child and son of Leslie and Ina YEARGIN. Listed as missing in action, World War II, 02 Jul 1943. He had a radio repair shop in Greenfield before his service in WWII. His parents are buried at Mt. Hermon Cemetery with his name also appearing on the marker. 

I also have the following information from the National Archives:

              Name: Leland A Yeargin
              Inducted From: Tennessee
              Rank: Technical Sergeant
              Combat Organization: Signal Corps
              Death Date: Jun 23 1943
              Monument: Fort William McKinley, Manila, the Philippines
              Last Known Status: Missing
              U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal

               Submitted by Jim Gossum        




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