Leo Warren 1922-1943

WARREN

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Date: 12/27/2020 at 06:58:12

23 December 1943 - The Anamosa Journal

Private First Class Edward Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben L. Warren, Onslow, was killed in action in Italy on December 10, according to word sent by the war department to his parents Tuesday. Several hours after receiving notice of his death, Mr. and Mrs. Warren were notified by the Red Cross that he had been buried in the American cemetery in Sicily with full military honors.

Leo enlisted in the army, February 17, 1941. He was sent to Fort Lewis, Washington. In October, 1942, he had spent three days of a 15-day furlough at home when he was called to report for duty. He was sent to Camp Pickett, Virginia, and embarked for overseas on November 8, 1942.

He partook in battles in Africa, Sicily and Italy. He received the purple heart award for wounds received in Sicily. He had served under General Clark and General Patton. In a recent letter to his parents, Leo said that he would never forget his twenty-first birthday which he spent on the battlefield.

He was born August 11, 1922, in Onslow. He attended the Presbyterian Sunday school and was a graduate of the Onslow high school, class of 1940. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge, No. 147, Wyoming.

Surviving are parents; one sister, Helen; two grandmothers; aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. One sister, Mary Ruth, preceded him in death.

10 February 1944 - The Anamosa Journal

Memorial service for Private First Class Leo E. Warren, who was killed in action in Italy, Dec. 10, 1943, will be held at the high school auditorium in Onslow Sunday, Feb. 13, at 2:30 p.m.

Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben L. Warren, enlisted for service Feb. 17, 1941, and was sent to Fort Lewis, Wash. In October 1942 he had spent three days of a 15-day furlough at home when he was called to report for duty. He was sent to Camp Pickett, Va., and embarked for overseas Nov. 8, 1942.

He partook in battles in Africa, Sicily and Italy, and received the purple heart award for wounds received in Sicily. He served under General Clark and General Patton. He spent his twenty-first birthday on the battlefield. He was buried in Sicily with full military honors.

He was born August 11, 1922 in Onslow. He attended the Presbyterian Sunday school and was a graduate of the Onslow high school, class of 1940. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge, number 147, Wyoming. Surviving Warren are his parents and a sister, Helen.

17 February 1944 - The Anamosa Journal

ONSLOW--Memorial service for Leo E. Warren was held Sunday at the high school auditorium in Onslow. The American Legion post of Wyoming had charge of service, assisted by Rev. Frank Schroeder of the Onslow Presbyterian church.

Lyle Thompson, Center Junction, sang "When I Shall Fall Asleep' and "Going Down the Valley," accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Freeman Stanton, Center Junction.

Members of the active auxiliary of the American Legion, Staff Sergt. Paul Ritinour, marine, and Corp. Orland Keating, Army, home on furloughs, and Gordon Sawyer, veteran of World War II, attended in a group. I.O.O.F. lodge No. 147, Wyoming, of which he was a member, also attended in a group.

Reverend Schroeder gave a short address and read a letter written at Leo's request, to his parents and sister, by eight comrades, who spoke very highly of their buddy.

Another gold star was added to the service flag of the church and the pledge of allegiance to the flag by those present closed the service.

Warren was wounded in action, and died Dec. 10, 1943, in Italy. He was buried in Sicily in an American cemetery, with full military honors.