Military Veterans

Celebration of Freedom panel

Leo Erpelding

Brick Location

Eagle Side

Panel Number

15B

Biography

Leo Erpelding served in the U. S. Navy from 1950 - 1954. His ship—USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34) - nicknamed Mighty OThe O-boat, and Toasted O was named for the Revolutionary War Battle of Oriskany.


Branch:

U.S. Navy

Rank

Yeoman 2nd Class

Years

Korean War Era—1950 - 1954

Duty

USS Oriskany