Pfc. Leslie Vinson Freeman Jr.
37411098
Hq company, 2nd Battalion, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
June 23, 1923 - April 18, 2020
Pfc. Leslie Vinson Freeman Jr.
37411098
Hq company, 2nd Battalion
329th Infantry Regiment
83rd Infantry Division
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Biography and Wartime Service
Leslie Vinson Freeman Jr., commonly known as Vin, was born on June 23, 1923. His father Leslie Sr. had served in France during WW1 and Vin was drafted into the military at age 19, entering the service in January 1943. He was assigned to Hq Co, 2nd Battalion, 329th Infantry Regiment of the 83rd Infantry Division while on July 26, 1944 while the division was preparing its breakout out of Normandy. He served in France, Belgium, Luxenbourg, Holland and Germany.
He participated in the St. Louis Senior Olympics for over 30 years and won many Gold Medals for Race Walking. Before retiring he worked in hospital financial management and he also had been a real estate broker. Leslie Vinson Freeman Jr. passed away on April 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Florence "Flo" Freeman for over 71 years.
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