LEACH ERCIE J

COL Ercie J Leach was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 05/01/2013 at the age of 81.6
Summerville, SC
Date of Birth 09/26/1931
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 25 AVN 25 INF
This information was provided by David Larcomb

More detail on this person: Colonel Ercie Leach was a good friend. He served in the 25th division in the early 1960's He flew with the 25th in Vietnam.

Colonel Ercie J. Leach, US Army (Retired), 81, of Summerville, SC, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 1, 2013 at home after a prolonged illness.

He was born to Lucy and Riley Leach on September 26, 1931 in Beaver Dam, KY. He attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY, and graduated from Omaha University in Omaha, NE.

He enlisted in the US Army in 1952. During his military career he was an Artillerymen and a Pilot. Some highlights of his career include working at the Pentagon and flying President Harry S. Truman.

He earned many citations and awards including; Legion of Merit Award, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired in 1983 with thirty one years in the service.

The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12 o'clock PM at Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville, SC. At a later date he will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full Military Honors.

From: David J Larcomb

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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