Leslie M. Belden

Leslie Merle Belden (24 March 1920 in Stuttgart, Arkansas - 9 December 1995 in Spokane, Washington) was a American Corporal 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 & Decorations

 * Distinguished Service Cross on 11 May 1945 as Corporal in Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division