William Harrington Leahy

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.

For others of the same name, see William Leahy.
William Harrington Leahy
Born(1904-10-27)October 27, 1904
Washington, D.C., US
DiedMay 12, 1986(1986-05-12) (aged 81)
Chevy Chase, Maryland, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1927–1961
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands heldNorfolk Navy Yard
Battles/warsWorld War II
Cold War
AwardsLegion of Merit
RelationsFADM William D. Leahy (father)

Biography

Leahy was born on October 27, 1904 in San Francisco, California. His father was Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy. Leahy married Elizabeth Marbury Beale on July 23, 1927 and had two children, Louise Harrington (named after her grandmother) and Robert Beale.

After attending Sidwell Friends School he completed his undergraduate study at the United States Naval Academy; he also received a master's degree in naval architecture from MIT and did further work in management at Harvard Business School.[1]

Leahy served as Senior Design Officer, Landing Craft Construction, and later Head of the Landing Craft Section, Bureau of Ships, from November 1942 to October 1945 and received Legion of Merit for his service.[2] As a Rear Admiral, he was Shipyard Commander, Norfolk Navy Yard between 30 June 1958 and 29 June 1960.

Leahy was a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the Newcomen Society.[3]

He died on May 12, 1986 in Chevy Chase, Maryland and is buried with Elizabeth and his parents at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]

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 to 1960. He retired from the U.S. Navy on June 1, 1961.

References
  1. "W. H. Leahy, Rear Admiral, Dies at 81". The Washington Post. May 13, 1986.
  2. "Valor awards for William H. Leahy". valor.militarytimes.com. Militarytimes Websites. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
  3. "W. H. Leahy, Rear Admiral, Dies at 81". The Washington Post. May 13, 1986.
  4. Burial Detail: Leahy, William H – ANC Explorer
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