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Leonard E. Rea
U.S. Marine Corps Major General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leonard Earl Rea (March 14, 1897 – May 12, 1972) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general, who served as quartermaster of I Marine Amphibious Corps during World War II. He later served as chief of the supply branch at Headquarters Marine Corps.
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Born | (1897-03-14)March 14, 1897 Auburn, New York |
Died | May 12, 1972(1972-05-12) (aged 75) Syracuse, New York |
Buried | White Haven Memorial Park |
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Years of service | 1917–1919, 1921-1953 |
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Service number | 0-2205 |
Commands held | QM of I Marine Amphibious Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Purple Heart |
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