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Leif Bangsboll

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Leif Bangsboll

Birth
Copenhagen, Kobenhavns Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark
Death
20 Nov 2001 (aged 82)
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 23 Site 22865
Memorial ID
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DSC Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Leif Bangsboll, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Liaison Officer, Special Forces Headquarters, Office of Strategic Services, European Theater of Operations, in action against enemy forces from 6 October 1944 to 6 May 1945. Lieutenant Bangsboll, by outstanding courage, high leadership and supreme daring, most successfully executed his hazardous mission, thereby performing services of the greatest value to the allied war effort. First Lieutenant Bangsboll's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
DSC Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Leif Bangsboll, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Liaison Officer, Special Forces Headquarters, Office of Strategic Services, European Theater of Operations, in action against enemy forces from 6 October 1944 to 6 May 1945. Lieutenant Bangsboll, by outstanding courage, high leadership and supreme daring, most successfully executed his hazardous mission, thereby performing services of the greatest value to the allied war effort. First Lieutenant Bangsboll's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)

Gravesite Details

Interment date 12-20-2001. LT COL US Army. Veteran Service Dates from 11-06-1944 to 04-30-1963. Information extracted from the National Cemetery Administration's National Gravesite Locator. http://www.cem.va.gov/


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  • Created by: Shiver
  • Added: May 17, 2004
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8790534/leif-bangsboll: accessed ), memorial page for Leif Bangsboll (21 Jul 1919–20 Nov 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8790534, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Shiver (contributor 46539565).