1944: MEDAL OF HONOR. Lt Col Leon R. Vance Jr. receives the medal for his courage and valor. Citation:
http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3033/vance-leon-r-jr.php
Vance Air Force Base, Enid, Oklahoma (Vance’s hometown) is named in his honor.
1944: MEDAL OF HONOR. Lt Col Leon R. Vance Jr. receives the medal for his courage and valor. Citation:
http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3033/vance-leon-r-jr.php
Vance Air Force Base, Enid, Oklahoma (Vance’s hometown) is named in his honor.