LEO MENENDEZ JR was born on June 21, 1949 and joined the Armed Forces while in SPELTER, WV. He served as a 0311 in the Marines. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of PFC/E2. He began a tour of duty on December 18, 1967. On December 29, 1967, at the age of 18, LEO MENENDEZ JR perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam.