Posted on Feb 20, 2015

Battle of the Bulge Veteran who Stopped a Line of Tanks Dies at 99

SGT Jim Z.

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Here is a story about one 1LT that was given a mission that seemed unthinkable but he carried it out anyways.

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/02/20/leon-kent-who-stopped-line-of-tanks-battle-of-bulge-dies-at-99.html?comp= [login to see] 843&rank=2

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Posted 9 y ago

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SFC Mark Merino

Posted 9 y ago

Yet another fine example of bravery and selfless service within the Greatest Generation. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Go with God, brother. If it weren't for actions such as yours, who knows what may have happened?

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Posted 9 y ago

Yet another of the Greatest Generation.

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Posted 9 y ago

Go with honor, Captain Kent.

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