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World War II veteran LeRoy L. Leonard turned 18 years old while attending ‘boot camp,’ then served in the Marine Corps at the end of the war and later served in both the Army and Air Force. Leonard salutes toward the 323rd Army Band ‘Fort Sam’s Own’ as they play the Marines’ Hymn. Credit: Scott Ball / San Antonio Report

World War II veteran LeRoy L. Leonard turned 18 years old while attending ‘boot camp,’ then served in the Marine Corps at the end of the war and later served in both the Army and Air Force. Leonard salutes toward the 323rd Army Band ‘Fort Sam’s Own’ as they play the Marines’ Hymn during a ceremony honoring World War II veterans for their service at Fort Sam Houston on Tuesday August 20, 2019.