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Leo Major

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Canadian World War II and Korean war soldier (1921-2008)

CanadaLived 1921 to 2008 · aged 87
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Léo Major was a Canadian soldier who was the only Canadian and one of only three soldiers in the British Commonwealth to receive the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) twice in separate wars.

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Photos 4

Monument dedicated to Léo Major, Lévis, QuebecMonument dedicated to Léo Major, Lévis, QuebecLéo Major's headstone at Last Post Fund National Field of Honour, Pointe-Claire, CanadaLéo Major's headstone at Last Post Fund National Field of Honour, Pointe-Claire, Canada

Awards 9

2005honorary citizen of Zwolle
Distinguished Conduct Medal
1939-45 Star
Korea Medal
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea
France and Germany Star
War Medal 1939-1945
United Nations Korea Medal

Connected to Leo 6

Andy McNabAlso won Distinguished Conduct MedalPiet de JongAlso won United Nations Korea MedalStanisław MaczekAlso won France and Germany StarWładysław AndersAlso won War Medal 1939-1945Mark W. ClarkAlso won United Nations Korea MedalHarold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of TunisAlso won 1939-45 Star

About this person

Country
Canada
Type
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2008 · aged 87
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14 languages

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