Rank Vice admiral Name Herbert Leary | ||
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Born May 31, 1885
Washington, D.C. ( 1885-05-31 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Pacific War Awards Navy Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2) Died December 3, 1957, Newport, Rhode Island, United States Battles and wars World War I, Pacific War, World War II | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Herbert Fairfax Leary (May 31, 1885 – December 3, 1957) was a Vice Admiral and commander of United States Navy forces during the Pacific Campaign of World War II. On January 27, 1942, Leary was appointed commander of the ANZAC Force based in Australia. On April 22, 1942, the ANZAC Force was absorbed by the South West Pacific Area command under United States Army General Douglas MacArthur, and Leary took command of MacArthur's naval forces. Leary was replaced by Arthur S. Carpender on September 11, 1942.
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