William James "Bill" Leyden
Birth date
June 27, 1926
Death date
October 4, 2008
Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession
Acting
Age
82 years
Biography
William James “Bill” Leyden was US Marine Corps Private First Class who was in the famous K Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, US 1st Marine Division (K/3/5). Leyden served with Authors Marines Eugene Sledge & R.V. Burgin. He was wounded twice by explosions, once on during the Battle of Peleliu, and the other during the Battle of Okinawa. After the war Leyden became a pro golfer and was in car sales.
