On September 12, 1969, SP4 Leo James Broussard he was walking point for his platoon out in the field when he was killed in action. He was hit by a grenade and small arms fire.
He was killed by a grenade and small arms fire while walking point.
SP4 Leo James Broussard died September 12, 1969 when he was struck by a command detonated mine while walking point Northwest of Quang Ngai Airfield.