Battle of the Bulge Veteran who Stopped a Line of Tanks Dies at 99

2015-02-20T09:57:18-05:00

Here is a story about one 1LT that was given a mission that seemed unthinkable but he carried it out anyways.

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Leon Kent, Who Stopped Line of Tanks at Battle of Bulge, Dies at 99

In the first desperate hours of the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, a young Army lieutenant was given an order that seemed impossible: stop a fast-moving column of German tanks from advancing.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2015 10:05 AM

2015-02-20T10:05:28-05:00

Go with honor, Captain Kent.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Feb 20 at 2015 11:10 AM

2015-02-20T11:10:07-05:00

Yet another fine example of bravery and selfless service within the Greatest Generation. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Go with God, brother. If it weren't for actions such as yours, who knows what may have happened?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2015 11:20 AM

2015-02-20T11:20:21-05:00

Yet another of the Greatest Generation.