George Leo Cronauer

Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
1212380
Headquarters Battery
1st Battalion, 11th Marines
1st Marine Division

Born: September 27, 1930
Laurel Springs, New Jersey
Died: June 20, 1952

Awards: Purple Heart

Private First Class George Leo Cronauer was born on September 27, 1930, in Laurel Springs, New Jersey. He served with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division.

Private First Class Cronauer was killed in action while fighting the enemy in Korea on June 20, 1952, at the age of 21. He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.