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Leonard, William Nicholas, RADM USN(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Douglas, AZ
Last Address Chester, VA
Date of Passing Aug 27, 2005
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
Retiring to Virginia Beach, VA in 1971, Admiral Leonard and his wife, Mary Lou, enjoyed 25 years of quiet happiness together and in the company of their loving family, until her untimely death in 1996. In retirement, he avidly pursued a wide range of interests, including timepieces, woodworking, and gardening. He frequently was sought out by historians of Naval Aviation and World War II carrier operations, and responded generously to their needs, tirelessly reviewing and commenting on manuscripts and providing source material, insights, and contacts for further research. He moved to his son's home in Chester in 2001.
