Leonard Lomell – Hero of D-Day

“Leonard Lomell – Hero of D-Day”

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TR Historian Mark Mutter and Author Steven Gillon

Saturday, June 1, 2024, 11:30 AM

The Ocean County Historical Society and Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission are sponsoring a talk and book signing with New York Times Best Selling Author Steven Gillon relating to his book, “Len Lomell D-Day Hero.” This event will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129, at 2025 Church Road, Toms River. The program, moderated by Toms River Historian, Mark Mutter, will begin at 11:30 AM and be followed by a book signing. The book will be on sale at the event at a cost of $12.99. There is no charge to attend this event. For additional information or questions, contact Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134. Please let us know if you plan to attend this event by emailing: oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.  Please include your email address, phone number, zip code, and the name and date of the event.

Leonard “Bud” Lomell:

Leonard Lomell was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Point Pleasant, New Jersey as a toddler. He was an Army Ranger best known for his heroic actions in the early hours of the D-Day Invasion.

Historian and author Stephen Ambrose stated that next to General Eisenhower, Lomell was most responsible for the success of the D-Day Invasion. After the allied victory at Normandy, Lomell saw heavy combat in the Battle of Hurtgen Forrest. He sustained wounds on three separate occasions. For his heroic actions in the Hurtgen Forrest, Lomell was awarded with a Silver Star, the U.S. Distinguished Service Cross, a Bronze Star, the British Military Medal, and the French Legion D’honneur. A street in his name is in Toms River.

After his military service Bud Lomell and his wife Charlotte resided in Point Pleasant. They then moved to Toms River, where they raised three daughters. Lomell established a successful law firm and served as a pillar of the community.