Leonard E. Dowden

Leonard E. Dowden (25 October 1921 in New Orleans - Killed in action 17 July 1945 in The Philippines) was a American Staff Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1945 (posthumously) as Staff Sergeant in I Company, 368th Infantry Regiment, 93rd Infantry Division