• College/Year: GSNB '49
  • Links to Oral History Sessions: Inglesby, Sr., Leo C. (April 19, 2002)
  • Conflict(s): World War II
  • Military Branch & Unit: Army
  • Theater(s): European
  • US Army Battalion: 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion

Description:

Mr. Inglesby served as a paratrooper in the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion. He participated in the first US airborne operation of World War II during Operation:TORCH, the invasion of North Africa.