Birth name Richard Henry Leigh Name Richard Leigh | Rank Admiral Years of service 1891 - 1933 | |
Born August 12, 1870
Batesville, Mississippi, U.S. ( 1870-08-12 ) Other work Adm. Leigh quickly responded when a major earthquake struck Long Beach, California and surrounding areas on Oct. 10, 1933. He provided assistance to the city from US Naval vessels stationed in Long Beach harbor. Tents, food, doctors and medical supplies were delivered to neighborhoods struck by the temblor. By the next morning 2,000 sailors of the Pacific Fleet patrolled the streets, providing security and offering aid to stricken civilians. Civilian-military relations greatly improved as a result of Adm. Leigh's actions. Died February 4, 1946, Long Beach, California, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Admiral Richard Henry Leigh was a United States Navy four star admiral who served as Commander, Battle Force, U.S. Fleet (COMBATFOR) from 1931 to 1932 and as Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet (CINCUS) from 1932 to 1933.
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