MajGen
Leonard
Earl
Rea
Born in Auburn, New York, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 75
in Syracuse, New York, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 14 Aug 2017
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Navy Cross
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
World War I Victory Medal with four battle clasps
Army of Occupation of Germany Medal
Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal
China Service Medal
American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Clasp
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one service star
World War II Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Nicaraguan Cross of Valor
Dutch Order of Orange-Nassau with Swords, Commander
Biography
MajGen Leonard Rea served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II
Service started: 1941
Unit(s):
Service ended: 1945
Service started: 1941
Unit(s):
Service ended: 1945
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. Later served as chief of the supply branch at Headquarters Marine Corps.
Sources
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