Charles Leonard

Charles Leonard
Born (1913-02-23)February 23, 1913
Died February 18, 2006(2006-02-18) (aged 92)
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Major General
Battles/wars World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Olympic medalist

Medal presentation at the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, Silvano Abbà-Italy (3rd place) Gotthard Handrick-Germany (1st place) Charles Leonard-USA (2nd place)
Medal record
Men's Modern pentathlon
1936 Berlin Modern pentathlon

Charles Frederick Leonard Jr. (February 23, 1913 – February 18, 2006) was an American pentathlete and Major General during the Vietnam War.

Leonard won the silver medal in the 1936 Olympic Pentathlon.[1][2]

Charles Leonard's brother, William N. Leonard, was a World War II flying ace. They were buried together in Arlington Cemetery.

References

  1. "Olympics Statistics: Charles Leonard". databaseolympics.com. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
  2. "Charles Leonard Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2012-07-12.

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