William D. Leahy
✓ Source-basedfallingUnited States admiral, ambassador to France, Chief of Staff (1875-1959)
William Daniel Leahy was an American naval officer and was the most senior United States military officer on active duty during World War II; he held several titles and exercised considerable influence over foreign and military policy. S. Armed Forces.
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As a naval cadet
With wife Louise and son William Harrington Leahy at Mare Island, California, in October 1905
President William H. Taft reviews a parade in San Francisco, California, 14 October 1911. Left to right: Rear Admiral Chauncey Thomas Jr., Leahy, Lillian Nordica, Archibald Butt and President Taft.
With Major C. S. Hill (right) on the deck of the USS California in August 1912
Leahy shakes hands with Admiral Joseph M. Reeves (left) on assuming command of the Battle Force in June 1936.
Leahy and Admiral William H. Standley shake hands after Leahy is sworn in as the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D.C., in January 1937.
Discussing naval expansion with Congressmen and the President in Washington, D.C., on 5 January 1938: (left to right) Carl Vinson, Edward T. Taylor, William B. Umstead, Charles Edison and LeahyAwards 14
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Smedley ButlerAlso won Nicaraguan Campaign Medal
Husband E. KimmelAlso won Mexican Service Medal
Carl Andrew SpaatzAlso won World War I Victory Medal (United States)
Dudley PoundAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Ernest KingAlso won Navy CrossAbout this person
William Daniel Leahy was an American naval officer and was the most senior United States military officer on active duty during World War II; he held several titles and exercised considerable influence over foreign and military policy. As a fleet admiral, he was the first flag officer ever to hold a five-star rank in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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