Dec 30, 2020
Leslie R. Forney Jr, 91, died peacefully on December 14, 2020 at the Fernandina Beach Nursing Home.
Les Forney was the son of a career army officer and was born in Tientsin, China while his father was on active duty there. He graduated from the Ohio State University, where he served as President of the Student Senate. Les had a distinguished 30-year army career, retiring at the rank of Brigadier General. As a field artillery officer, Les served one combat tour in Korea and two in Vietnam, and he was a battalion commander in the 101st Airborne Division. During his military service, he earned many decorations including The Distinguished Service Medal, a Bronze Star Medal with combat V, and two purple hearts.