Cech, Leroy Charles
Army Corporal

Leroy Charles Cech, age 27, from Havre, Montana, Hill county.

Service era: Vietnam
Military history: Company A, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry

Date of death: Friday, June 19, 1970
Death details: Bronze Star citation: “While serving at an observation position, Cpl. Cech detected movement to his front. As he moved to investigate he saw three enemy soldiers approaching. Cpl Cech immediately alerted the remainder of the unit. Just as he was about to engage the aggressor, Cpl. Cech was fatally wounded.”
Cemetery: Calvary

Source: National Archives, Havre Daily News (1970)