JUNCTION CITY, Kan. - CSM (Ret) Leonard W. Julian, 79, of Junction City, passed away at Geary Community Hospital on January, 16, 2010. He was born June 22, 1939 in Ness City, son of Chet and Ella Mae (Burns) Julian.
He enlisted in the U. S. Army on Dec. 7, 1948 and had an illustrious career for 30 years. His overseas tours included two combat tours in Korea, two combat tours in Vietnam, Germany, Japan and Formosa. He received numerous awards and decorations, among them the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (6 awards), Good Conduct Medal Commendation Medal (3 awards), Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Citation, Air Medal, Combat Medical Badge (2 awards), Good Conduct Medal (9 awards), Korean Presidential Citation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Air Assault Badge, plus an assortment of other service medals and awards.
He retired from the U. S. Army with the rank of Command Sergeant Major in January 1979. Following his retirement he worked at the Education Center at Fort Riley. During his time in the military, he married Lore L. Lerner on March 16, 1961 in Niederwerm, Germany. She preceded him in death on February 17, 2003.
He is survived by one son, Henry M. Julian and wife Debra, of Milford and one sister, Lorna Wilcox of Casper, Wyo.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Larry Julian.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at Fort Riley Cemetery with full military honors. Chaplain Daniel Korie will officiate. No visitation is planned.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Red Cross, 1221 SW 17th, Topeka, Kan. 66604.
Condolences to the family may be made online at www.PenwellGabelJunctionCity.com
Penwell-Gabel Funeral
Homes & Crematory
Johnson Chapel
203 North Washington Street
Junction City, KS 66441-2908
(785) 762-3131
(785) 762-3139 fax
St. John News
January 27, 2010
