U.S. Army · United States 
Leon Terry
1962
Leon Terry served the U.S. Army for 6 years. Leon served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Sergeant Leon Terry was killed in a motorcycle crash at Fort Meade, Maryland, while responding to what turned out to be false burglary alarm at the post commissary.
A vehicle he was attempting to pass turned left in front of him on Taylor Avenue, causing his motorcycle to strike the vehicle and then leave the roadway and strike a tree. He suffered a fractured skull during the collision. He was transported to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant Terry was assigned to the 526th Military Police Company.
A vehicle he was attempting to pass turned left in front of him on Taylor Avenue, causing his motorcycle to strike the vehicle and then leave the roadway and strike a tree. He suffered a fractured skull during the collision. He was transported to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant Terry was assigned to the 526th Military Police Company.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, child, and parents.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1951 – 1957
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
United States Army Military Police Corps
Sergeant
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
28
Grave
2355
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