The following is a letter Capt. Cannon sent to the family of Pvt. Leo K. Bateman who was killed in action in late 1944. It can be found at the below link.
http://www.qagrizzlies.org/Memorials/World%20War%20II/WWII1945.htm
From: Capt. Newton A. Cannon, Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry, 32nd Division
"Dear Mr. Bateman:
"Greater love hath no man, than that he lay down his life for a friend."
"The loss of a loved one is always a great blow, but you have the satisfaction of knowing that your son Leo gave his life for the men he served, who were truly his friends. It was while going forward to give first aid to a wounded man that he was killed. Leo's company attacked a strong enemy position on Corkscrew Ridge near Limon, Leyte, P.I. Leo gave first aid to the wounded in his usual quiet, efficient way. The sergeant of his platoon advanced beyond the main body and was wounded by machine gun fire. Without regard for his own personal safety, Leo went forward to administer first aid and was struck by machine gun fire. He died soon after and suffered very little pain. He was given a Christian burial by the Chaplain of his unit with the military honors due him in the American cemetery overlooking beautiful Gangara Bay on Leyte, P.I. While our loss can in no way compare with your own, the men he served, the members of the detachment and I, all feel a deep personal loss. Leo was popular with all who knew him and always did his work in an excellent manner. The war department will supply you with any desired information, but, if there is any way in which I can be of assistance, I shall be only too glad to help you."
"Newton A. Cannon Capt M.C."
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U. S. Army Service No. (ASN): #39214906
Enlistment Date: 10/18/1943
Medical Detachment, D Company, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division
Leo K. Bateman is listed as Killed In Action in the 1946 Army and Army Air Forces Personnel Casualty List for King County, Washington.
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 lists his residence as 748 North 143rd Street, Seattle, King County, Washington. Contact person listed as Mr. E. S. Bateman of same address. Place of birth listed as Seattle, Washington on 08/12/1925. Not employed as of 08/26/1943 registration date.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970 signed for by Evergreen Cemetery Company of Seattle, 11111 Aurora Avenue, Seattle, Washington on 02/01/1949.
***I would like to thank NW Mountain Man Find A Grave ID 38947746 for creating this memorial***
***I would like to thank Karen Sipe Find A Grave ID 46846911 for adding her gravesite photo to this memorial***
http://www.qagrizzlies.org/Memorials/World%20War%20II/WWII1945.htm
From: Capt. Newton A. Cannon, Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry, 32nd Division
"Dear Mr. Bateman:
"Greater love hath no man, than that he lay down his life for a friend."
"The loss of a loved one is always a great blow, but you have the satisfaction of knowing that your son Leo gave his life for the men he served, who were truly his friends. It was while going forward to give first aid to a wounded man that he was killed. Leo's company attacked a strong enemy position on Corkscrew Ridge near Limon, Leyte, P.I. Leo gave first aid to the wounded in his usual quiet, efficient way. The sergeant of his platoon advanced beyond the main body and was wounded by machine gun fire. Without regard for his own personal safety, Leo went forward to administer first aid and was struck by machine gun fire. He died soon after and suffered very little pain. He was given a Christian burial by the Chaplain of his unit with the military honors due him in the American cemetery overlooking beautiful Gangara Bay on Leyte, P.I. While our loss can in no way compare with your own, the men he served, the members of the detachment and I, all feel a deep personal loss. Leo was popular with all who knew him and always did his work in an excellent manner. The war department will supply you with any desired information, but, if there is any way in which I can be of assistance, I shall be only too glad to help you."
"Newton A. Cannon Capt M.C."
*****************************************************
U. S. Army Service No. (ASN): #39214906
Enlistment Date: 10/18/1943
Medical Detachment, D Company, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division
Leo K. Bateman is listed as Killed In Action in the 1946 Army and Army Air Forces Personnel Casualty List for King County, Washington.
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 lists his residence as 748 North 143rd Street, Seattle, King County, Washington. Contact person listed as Mr. E. S. Bateman of same address. Place of birth listed as Seattle, Washington on 08/12/1925. Not employed as of 08/26/1943 registration date.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970 signed for by Evergreen Cemetery Company of Seattle, 11111 Aurora Avenue, Seattle, Washington on 02/01/1949.
***I would like to thank NW Mountain Man Find A Grave ID 38947746 for creating this memorial***
***I would like to thank Karen Sipe Find A Grave ID 46846911 for adding her gravesite photo to this memorial***
The following is a letter Capt. Cannon sent to the family of Pvt. Leo K. Bateman who was killed in action in late 1944. It can be found at the below link.
http://www.qagrizzlies.org/Memorials/World%20War%20II/WWII1945.htm
From: Capt. Newton A. Cannon, Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry, 32nd Division
"Dear Mr. Bateman:
"Greater love hath no man, than that he lay down his life for a friend."
"The loss of a loved one is always a great blow, but you have the satisfaction of knowing that your son Leo gave his life for the men he served, who were truly his friends. It was while going forward to give first aid to a wounded man that he was killed. Leo's company attacked a strong enemy position on Corkscrew Ridge near Limon, Leyte, P.I. Leo gave first aid to the wounded in his usual quiet, efficient way. The sergeant of his platoon advanced beyond the main body and was wounded by machine gun fire. Without regard for his own personal safety, Leo went forward to administer first aid and was struck by machine gun fire. He died soon after and suffered very little pain. He was given a Christian burial by the Chaplain of his unit with the military honors due him in the American cemetery overlooking beautiful Gangara Bay on Leyte, P.I. While our loss can in no way compare with your own, the men he served, the members of the detachment and I, all feel a deep personal loss. Leo was popular with all who knew him and always did his work in an excellent manner. The war department will supply you with any desired information, but, if there is any way in which I can be of assistance, I shall be only too glad to help you."
"Newton A. Cannon Capt M.C."
*****************************************************
U. S. Army Service No. (ASN): #39214906
Enlistment Date: 10/18/1943
Medical Detachment, D Company, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division
Leo K. Bateman is listed as Killed In Action in the 1946 Army and Army Air Forces Personnel Casualty List for King County, Washington.
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 lists his residence as 748 North 143rd Street, Seattle, King County, Washington. Contact person listed as Mr. E. S. Bateman of same address. Place of birth listed as Seattle, Washington on 08/12/1925. Not employed as of 08/26/1943 registration date.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970 signed for by Evergreen Cemetery Company of Seattle, 11111 Aurora Avenue, Seattle, Washington on 02/01/1949.
***I would like to thank NW Mountain Man Find A Grave ID 38947746 for creating this memorial***
***I would like to thank Karen Sipe Find A Grave ID 46846911 for adding her gravesite photo to this memorial***
http://www.qagrizzlies.org/Memorials/World%20War%20II/WWII1945.htm
From: Capt. Newton A. Cannon, Medical Detachment, 128th Infantry, 32nd Division
"Dear Mr. Bateman:
"Greater love hath no man, than that he lay down his life for a friend."
"The loss of a loved one is always a great blow, but you have the satisfaction of knowing that your son Leo gave his life for the men he served, who were truly his friends. It was while going forward to give first aid to a wounded man that he was killed. Leo's company attacked a strong enemy position on Corkscrew Ridge near Limon, Leyte, P.I. Leo gave first aid to the wounded in his usual quiet, efficient way. The sergeant of his platoon advanced beyond the main body and was wounded by machine gun fire. Without regard for his own personal safety, Leo went forward to administer first aid and was struck by machine gun fire. He died soon after and suffered very little pain. He was given a Christian burial by the Chaplain of his unit with the military honors due him in the American cemetery overlooking beautiful Gangara Bay on Leyte, P.I. While our loss can in no way compare with your own, the men he served, the members of the detachment and I, all feel a deep personal loss. Leo was popular with all who knew him and always did his work in an excellent manner. The war department will supply you with any desired information, but, if there is any way in which I can be of assistance, I shall be only too glad to help you."
"Newton A. Cannon Capt M.C."
*****************************************************
U. S. Army Service No. (ASN): #39214906
Enlistment Date: 10/18/1943
Medical Detachment, D Company, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division
Leo K. Bateman is listed as Killed In Action in the 1946 Army and Army Air Forces Personnel Casualty List for King County, Washington.
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 lists his residence as 748 North 143rd Street, Seattle, King County, Washington. Contact person listed as Mr. E. S. Bateman of same address. Place of birth listed as Seattle, Washington on 08/12/1925. Not employed as of 08/26/1943 registration date.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970 signed for by Evergreen Cemetery Company of Seattle, 11111 Aurora Avenue, Seattle, Washington on 02/01/1949.
***I would like to thank NW Mountain Man Find A Grave ID 38947746 for creating this memorial***
***I would like to thank Karen Sipe Find A Grave ID 46846911 for adding her gravesite photo to this memorial***
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LEO K
BATEMAN
PVT 128 INF
32 DIV
WORLD WAR II
AUGUST 12, 1925
NOVEMBER 19 1944
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