Name William Leahy Died May 12, 1986 | ||
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Parents William D. Leahy, Louise Harrington People also search for William D. Leahy, Louise Harrington, Michael Arthur Leahy, Ibn Saud, William A. Eddy | ||
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William Harrington Leahy (October 27, 1904 – May 12, 1986) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
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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.
Leahy was a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the Newcomen Society.
He died on May 12, 1986 in Chevy Chase, Maryland and is buried with Elizabeth and his parents at Arlington National Cemetery.
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. His retirement was effective as of June 1, 1961.