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Last Name: ` URIAS	First Name Middle Initial: LEOVA T		Nick Name: 'LEO'
Street: 1953 COLUMBUS	City & State: FT WORTH, TX		E-Mail:
Zip: 76106	Phone: 504 342-2207		Spouse: ANITA C
Conflict: WWII	Service Branch: ARMY		Unit: 106 th Division, 424 Reg. A company
Theater: ETO	Where Captured: Battle of the Bulge		Date Captured: 12/30/44
Camps Held In: Stalag XII A			How Long Interned: 90 days
liberated / repatriated: liberated	Date Liberated: 3/30/45		Age at Capture: 19
Medals Received: AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL - WORLD WAR II, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL WORLD WAR II, BRONZE STAR MEDAL
Military Job: G.I.		Company: Laundry Services
Occupation after War: Dry Cleaner

Military Bio:

As a POW I lost 50 lbs., 190 to 140 lbs. Worked forced labor on Rail Road repairs after they were bombed by allied forces. Also worked in plants building pre fab barracks as well. My happiest day came when I was liberated from the Box Cars. Leo now lives in Ft. Worth, TX with his wife Anita. They have raised 4 children,enjoy 8 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.