Background
Nason, Leonard Hastings was born on September 28, 1895 in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frank Leonard and Jennie Rand (Allen) Nason.
Nason, Leonard Hastings was born on September 28, 1895 in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frank Leonard and Jennie Rand (Allen) Nason.
Graduate Newton Technology High School, Bachelor of Science, Norwich University, 1920.
Infantry, 1916; sergeant Battery A, 76th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Force. Wounded Mont Saint Pere, July 1918, and Montfaucon, October 1918. Cited for gallantry in action” by Generals Pershing and Howze (2 citations).
Active duty with United States Army, 1941-1945.
Lieutenant colonel, cavalry (Armored Force), Army United States, 1942. Made initial landing with United States forces, Morocco, 1942.
Military governor of Rabat District, 1942. In Tunisian campaign, 1943.
Campaign of France, and the liberation of Paris, 1944.
Sergeant-major of honor, Moroccan Regiment of Colonial Infantry (R.I.C.M.), 1943. Colonel Cavalry, United States Army Reserve.
Member Ancient and Honorary Artillery Company of Boston, American Legion, Society Third Division, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sons of the American Revolution Clubs: Norwich, Algonoquin (Boston).
Married Lucia Millet, August, 12, 1920. Children: Jane, Priscilla, Leonard H. In Mexican border service, with 1st Vermont.