" />
Household 6 Photography [& Boutique] | Military Racing Network | USMC Hangout | SHOP OUR STORE
USMC Hangout Toolbar Download




FAMOUS MARINES: U

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Famous Marines Index | Famous Marine Rumors

Leon Uris

(1924-2003)

Best-selling American Author

Leon M. Uris was born on August 3, 1924, in Baltimore, Maryland. During his senior year of high school in 1942, Leon dropped out of school to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. His MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) was that of field radio operator. During World War II, Uris participated in the famous battles on the Japanese islands of Guadalcanal and Tarawa. Later on, he became sick with malaria and was transferred back to the United States, to serve out the remainder of the war. Leon was finally discharged in 1946.

 


BACK TO TOP
USAMilitaryMedals.com Military Medals Store
137790_Do You Believe In Heroes? Shop UA Freedom and Officially Licensed Wounded Warrior Project Gear
Advertise with us!
Click here to vote for my site This site is Gunny Approved
SEARCH SITE
PORTAL LOGIN
CONNECT


Founded:
July 18, 2001

Advertise With Us