Leonard Allen Monnett
Specialist Five, U.S. Army

Leonard Allen Monnett was born on 5 July 1949.

On 19 February 1971, Specialist Five Leonard Allen Monnett was serving with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Group, in Laos.

On that day, SPC5 Monnett was killed in action when the helicopter in which he was a crew member was shot down over Laos. His body was recovered.

Medals, Awards & Badges

Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal (Merit)
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Army Aviation Badge

Honors

The name Leonard A Monnett is located on Panel 5W Line 121 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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