William Harrington Leahy (October 27, 1904 – May 12, 1986) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Biography[]
Leahy was born on October 27, 1904, in San Francisco, California. His father was Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy.[1] Leahy married Elizabeth Marbury Beale on July 23, 1927, and had two children, Louise Harrington (named after her grandmother) and Robert Beale. He died on May 12, 1986, in Chevy Chase, Maryland and is buried with Elizabeth and his parents at Arlington National Cemetery.
Career[]
Leahy graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1927. Later in his career he served as commander of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard from 1958 - 1960. His retirement was effective as of June 1, 1961.
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