Leopoldo's tour of duty began on March 8, 1970; he died in Cambodia under hostile, ground artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.
Location on Vietnam Memorial Wall:
Panel 10W, Row 026
The parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the South Chicago neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois suffered more war dead during the Vietnam War than any other Catholic parish in the U.S. This monument, erected in 1970 stands in memory of the sacrifice of twelve parishioners. It is located across the street from the church at 91st Street and Brandon in South Chicago.
Leopoldo's tour of duty began on March 8, 1970; he died in Cambodia under hostile, ground artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.
Location on Vietnam Memorial Wall:
Panel 10W, Row 026
The parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the South Chicago neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois suffered more war dead during the Vietnam War than any other Catholic parish in the U.S. This monument, erected in 1970 stands in memory of the sacrifice of twelve parishioners. It is located across the street from the church at 91st Street and Brandon in South Chicago.