William James "Bill" Leyden

Known for

Acting

Born

June 27, 1926

Died

October 4, 2008

Birthplace

Brooklyn, New York, United States

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.