Memories of Leland Denton
We dedicate this site to remembering Leland Granville Denton's life and legacy.
Please share your stories of him, giving specific dates and other details if possible. We hope to compile these stories into a book of his life so future generations can benefit from his godly example.
If you feel more comfortable contributing your stories or photos by mail, please send them by email to memoriesoflelanddenton@gmail.com,or by snail mail to
Kristi Wesley
5111 Congressional Place
Lawrence, KS 66049
As a lead bombardier in WWII, Grandpa once helped blow up a bridge in France that other flights had failed to destroy. It was a key position and helped the Allies defeat a nearby Nazi camp. Afterward, one of the soldiers on the ground took a belt buckle off a deceased Nazi soldier and gave it to Grandpa as a souvenir in thanks for making that attack possible. (If anyone knows the names of the bridge or the date, please post it! Thanks!)
ReplyDeleteRoss Freeman confirmed that Grandpa received the buckle after bombing Padua Rail Bridge in 1944. (Specific date and photo pending.)
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