John W. Leonard
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For the Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), see John William Leonard.
Lieutenant General John William Leonard (January 25, 1890 – October 26, 1974) was a senior United States Army officer who served during World War I, World War II and Cold War.
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Born | January 25, 1890 Toledo, Ohio, US |
Died | October 26, 1974(1974-10-26) (aged 84) |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1915–1952 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-3840 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | 3rd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment 9th Armored Division 20th Armored Division 2nd Armored Division V Corps XVIII Airborne Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II Cold War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal |
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