Leonard C. Brostrom, World War II Medal of honor recipient from Idaho
Item — Box: 1977
Identifier: .2
Scope and Contents
Text on back of photograph: SC 313629-NFS Near Dagami Leyte, P.U.; 7th Inf. Div.; 28 October 1944. Single-handed he attacked a key enemy pillbox and worked his way to its rear where he tossed grenades through its entrance, Beating off a counterattack by six enemy soldiers he continued to grenade the pillbox until he collapsed from wounds. Then the enemy fled the pillbox and were killed by Brostrum's comrades.
Dates
- Creation: 1940 - 1960
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Photographic Prints : black and white ; 8" x 10"
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Idaho State Archives Photograph Collections Repository
Contact:
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712 United States
(208) 334-2620
public.archives@ishs.idaho.gov
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712 United States
(208) 334-2620
public.archives@ishs.idaho.gov