World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Carlos Leija
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Weslaco, Texas
Honored By
Danny Jones
Served as a Private 1st Class with Company A, 276th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division during 1945 near Forbach, France. Awarded the silver star medal for gallantry in action, and the bronze star medal.