Francis J. Lee, Jr.
Date of Birth: August 9, 1926
Place of Birth: Manhattan, KS
Father and Mother’s Names: Francis J. Lee, Sr and Susan M. (nee Knott) Lee
Spouse and Children's Names: Adeline Miller (wife), Connie Jo (daughter)
Date Entered Service: TBD
Service Branch: Army
Rank/Specialty: Sergeant First Class
Service ID: 37755067
Division/Company/Unit info: 4th Airborne Rangers, 187th Combat Battalion
Awards and Commendations: Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Riley Connection: Francis J. Lee, Jr. was born and raised in Manhattan.
Date of Death (Age): March 22, 1952 in Beppu, Japan after being injured in Korea.
Grave Location: Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas
Bio: Francis J. Lee, Jr. was a native-born citizen of Riley County, Kansas. He served first in World War II from 1944 to 1946 and subsequently served a second tour of duty during the Korean War. He died March 22, 1952 in Beppu, Japan from injuries sustained in Korea. At death, Lee had the rank of Sergeant First Class and served as jump master with the 4th Airborne Rangers attached to the 187th Combat Batalion. Lee was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas with military honors.
