Lawrence Raymond LeBlanc
Age: 22
Branch: USNR
Rank(s): SF3c, SF2c (CB), SF1c
Unit(s): NCDU14, UDT Able, UDT13
Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui
Fallen on: 29 Jan 1945
Location: Maui, HI
Era: WWII
Campaign: Training/Maintenance
Medals & Commendations:
Hometown: West Baton Rouge, LA
Details:
SF1c LeBlanc was killed following an accident during mission prep. He was welding a fitting over the side of a ship when a wave from a passing boat splashed against the side of the hull, grounding his welding gear and electrocuting and drowning him.