Witold John LeszczynskiPrivate First ClassA CO, 2ND BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173 ABN BDE Army of the United States 16 March 1948 - 19 November 1967 New York, New York Panel 30E Line 029 |
 
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Witold "Vito" Leszczynski, the best friend I ever had. We met in 1962 when my parents moved us to East 19th Street in Brooklyn and were best of friends for the next 5 years. We had so many firsts together in our young lives, too numerous to mention. Vito was so proud of enlisting in the Army. He was a hero to many of us in the neighborhood. He would have been my best man at my wedding and my daughter's godfather had he survived, that's how close we were. I will never forget him and hope to meet up with him up there when my days here are through.
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A Note from The Virtual WallPFC Leszczynski died in the bitter fighting for Hill 875. Two Medals of Honor, three Distinguished Service Crosses, and numerous Silver and Bronze Stars were awarded the men who fought there between 19 and 23 November 1967 - but at least 131 Americans died there as well, with hundreds more wounded.
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 29 May 2006
Last updated 08/10/2009