Aloysius Leitner (1893 – June 12, 1918) served in the

United States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also referred to as the United States Marines or simply the Marines, is the maritime land force service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is responsible for conducting expeditionar ...

during

World War I World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting to ...

. He was posthumously awarded the

Navy Cross The Navy Cross is the United States Naval Service's second-highest military decoration awarded for sailors and marines who distinguish themselves for extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. The medal is equivalent to the Army ...

and

Distinguished Service Cross The Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.) is a military decoration for courage. Different versions exist for different countries. *Distinguished Service Cross (Australia) *Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom) *Distinguished Service Cross (U ...

. His Navy Cross citation reads: His Distinguished Service Cross citation reads: Leitner was born in Charlesburg, Wisconsin. His home of record was

New Holstein, Wisconsin New Holstein is a city in Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,098 as of the 2020 census. The city is located within the Town of New Holstein. History New Holstein is named after the German duchy of Holstein from w ...

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People from New Holstein, Wisconsin Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States) Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) United States Marines United States Marine Corps personnel of World War I Military personnel from Wisconsin 1918 deaths 1893 births People from Brothertown, Wisconsin American military personnel killed in World War I {{USMC-bio-stub