Pitsburg School

PITTSBURG SCHOOL, New Hampshire

Private Savard Library
Private Leo Paul Telesphore Savard
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Private Savard was born on August 28, 1934, in Coos County. He was a Medical Aidman attached to Medical Company, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On October 24, 1952, Private Savard was killed in the Battle of Triangle Hill known as the Operation Showdown in North Korea while tending to his wounded soldiers.

He is fondly remembered in the hearts of all grateful Korean people. For his brave and unselfish service, Private Leo Paul Telesphore Savard was awarded,

Purple Heart
Marksmanship Badge
Combat Medical Badge
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Army Good Conduct Medal

May he rest in peace.