WWII US Army Group Lt Col LEER Bronze Star Africa Italy France Greece Nicaraguan

Description: WWII US Army Grouping – Lt Col Edwin J Leer – Bronze Star – Africa 1943 – Italy 1944 – 1945 Marseille France – Rare Original ArchiveSKU: HV543Edwin Joseph Leer born August 10th 1907 in La Moure, North Dakota.Enlisted in the US Army in 1923. Reaching the Rank of Master Sergeant by 1939. 1942, he was an Officer Cadet and went to lead a MP Unit after his commissioning. Even though it is not mentioned when he received the Nicaraguan Campaign Medal which was for the USMC. But he seen on the photos wearing it the ribbons. WW2 Service Four Battle Stars Rome, Arno, Southern France and Rhineland Germany. His roles 1941 – Supervised Secret Documents at Forth Army HQ in San Francisco 1943 – Philipville, Constantine – Area in Algeria North Africa. Maintained 31 Detachments of MPs-Drivers-etc at the Port of Bone and Philipville. 83 Liberty Ships discharging and taking on cargo. Looked after the Supply and Oil Dumps, and Air Field. 1944 – Port Security at Ajaccio, Port au Vecchio, Bastia, Corsica on the day of arrival. Setting up duties on the port thereafter. 1945 – Provost Marshals Office, Marseille France, Operations Officer. 1946 – Provost Marshall of Allied Mission Observing the Greek Elections. 1947 – 49 – Provost Marshall and Intelligence Officer various Positions in the USA. 1949 – 1950 – Camp Zama, Japan 10th Regional Area Occupying Forces. He met his wife to be in North Africa, a French Lady called Michelle Charlotte, she was working there as a member of the French Resistance. Her items are all so seen the photos and are included in the sale. Leer married and took his War Bride to the USA, in fact he was sent to Observe the Greek Elections and Michelle left for the US. They would meet in the USA. Sadly Leer died in a Car Accident in 1955. Newspaper Article about Major Leer overseeing the Greek Elections. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-escanaba-daily-press-17aug47french/135071356/ Medals 1926 – 1930 – Second Nicaraguan Campaign Expedition Marine Corps Medal Yangtze Service Medal China Service Medal French Cross of War Foreign Service Medal with One Star Asian Pacific Campaign Medal European African Medal US WW2 Commemoration Medal US Japan Occupation Medal Bronze Star Good Conduct Medal Commendation Medal Mediterranean Campaign Medal Armed Forces Reserve Expert Rifleman Occupation of Greece 1945 Final Comments An astoundingly long military career, Leer raised the ranks from a Private right up to a Lt-Colonel. Leers wartime marriage to a lady he met in North Africa who was a member of the Resistance could be researched further. Leers souvenirs make for a great amount of bank notes, occupation money, and some small items that he seemed to have found along the way. A great grouping, and really not easy to find such groupings anymore. A Nice Candidate for any Archive, Museum, or Display - Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Exceptionally Rare - Warrants Further Research Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria.Guaranteed Authentic PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE BUYING - If you purchase multiple items please wait for a combined invoice before paying.- Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask.- Payment is due within 3 business days after the close of the auction- New Ebayers (10 or less feedback) must contact me prior to bidding; otherwise bids will be cancelled.- I describe all items to the best of my ability - please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing.- If for any reason you do not feel you can leave perfect positive feedback please immediately contact me so that I may have the opportunity to resolve the matter.- Mistakes very rarely occur - however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected.- International Buyers are Welcome! Please contact me if you have any question regarding shipping costs.- All packages are shipped USPS based on the dimensions, weight, & service - there is a $1.00 handling fee added to all packages to cover packing materials.- I generally ship within the stated handling time but this may not always be possible; if for some reason your package is going to be delayed I will immediately inform you and give you a full refund on shipping.

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Location: Avon, Colorado

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