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Birth	:	18 Feb 1920 Morris County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	10 Dec 1944 France
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6581900, -96.5010900
Plot	:	S1
Inscription	:	Cpl 137 Inf 35 Inf Div WWII
Description	:	RITES FOR ARCHIE LEEDS Bushong, Sept. 27--Funeral services for Archie Delano Leeds, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Leeds, of the National Trail community west of Bushong, who was killed in action in the European theater, were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Block & Son Funeral home at Council Grove. The Rev. R.C. Scott, of Columbus, former pastor of the Council Grove Christian church conducted the services. Burial was to be in Greenwood cemetery, Council Grove. Archie Leeds was born north of Council Grove February 18, 1920, and lived in that community until... Read More	RITES FOR ARCHIE LEEDS Bushong, Sept. 27--Funeral services for Archie Delano Leeds, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Leeds, of the National Trail community west of Bushong, who was killed in action in the European theater, were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Block & Son Funeral home at Council Grove. The Rev. R.C. Scott, of Columbus, former pastor of the Council Grove Christian church conducted the services. Burial was to be in Greenwood cemetery, Council Grove. Archie Leeds was born north of Council Grove February 18, 1920, and lived in that community until he entered the service. He was graduated from the Council Grove high school, and he joined Company C., 137th Infantry at Council Grove in July 1940. He went with the company to Camp Robinson. He sailed for England May 11, 1944 and was stationed there until the drive through France. He was killed in France when the Jeep in which he was riding was shelled. Leeds was awarded a gold loving cup in this country in October, 1943, by General Baade, commander of the 35th Division for being the best drilled soldier in the 137th Infantry. In November, 1944, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action. Surviving are his parents and three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Rumold, Dunlap; Mrs. Kittie Ann Anderson, Americus; Mrs. Velma Whitaker, Bushong, and four brothers, Glen, of Shelton, Wash.; Marion, of Council Grove; Bernice, of Chehalis, Wash.; and Vernon of McCook, Neb. (This citation for his Silver Star was found at the following website: http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=85318 (Military Times Hall of Valor) Silver Star awarded for actions during the World War II: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Archie D. Leeds (ASN: 20724768), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near **, France, on 19 November 1944. During the attack on the village of by elements of the ** Infantry Regiment, their Cannon Company was called upon to deliver exceptionally close supporting fire. Corporal Leeds accompanied the forward observer to the foremost point in the advance and assisted in the establishment of an observation post. When telephone communication between this observation post and the forward gun positions were disrupted by enemy shelling, Corporal Leeds made his way through a heavy artillery barrage to a radio position, established contact with the Cannon Sections and directed the fire of his unit upon the enemy. He then returned to his observation post and continued to adjust the fire of supporting field artillery units. Corporal Leeds was killed in a later action. His intrepid bravery in the face of the most intense enemy artillery fire and unusual devotion to duty reflect high credit upon his character as a soldier and upon the military service. General Orders: Headquarters, 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 58 (December 26, 1944) Action Date: November 19, 1944 Service: Army Rank: Corporal Division: 35th Infantry Division Source: Emporia Weekly Gazette, Emporia, Kansas, Thursday, September 30, 1948, Page 4

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Corp Archie Delano Leeds's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris County, USA.
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Corp Archie Delano Leeds death on 10 Dec 1944 in France
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Latitude: 38.6581900
Longitude: -96.5010900

Family Members:

Parent

Alburn Barney Leeds

(1875 - 1955)

Ida Florence Rose Leeds

(1878 - 1949)

Siblings

Kittie Ann Leeds Cobb

(1914 - 2006)

Velma Alverta Leeds Whitaker

(1923 - 2019)

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Coordinate: 38.6581900, -96.5010900

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Coordinate: 38.5875015, -96.3538971

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Coordinate: 38.5792007, -96.3538971

17. Wilsey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6381569, -96.6880646

18. Ramsey-Black Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7606010, -96.6449966

19. Beman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7595700, -96.6720800

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24. Swartz Cemetery
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