William Harrington Leahy
United States Navy admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Harrington Leahy (October 27, 1904 – May 12, 1986) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy, and the son of William D. Leahy, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's military chief of staff during World War II.
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William Harrington Leahy | |
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Born | (1904-10-27)October 27, 1904 Washington, D.C., US |
Died | May 12, 1986(1986-05-12) (aged 81) Chevy Chase, Maryland, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1927–1961 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | Norfolk Navy Yard |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Legion of Merit |
Relations | FADM William D. Leahy (father) |
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