Charles Leonard
American pentathlete and US Army general (1913–2006)
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Charles Frederick Leonard Jr. (February 23, 1913 – February 18, 2006) was an American pentathlete and a major general in the United States Army.
BornFebruary 23, 1913
Fort Snelling, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 2006 (aged 92)
AllegianceUnited States
Charles F. Leonard Jr. | |
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| Born | February 23, 1913 Fort Snelling, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 2006 (aged 92) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1931–1967 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | X Corps 1st Cavalry Division 15th Infantry Regiment 27th Infantry Regiment |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
| Relations | William N. Leonard (brother) |
 Medal presentation at the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, Charles Leonard-USA (2nd place), Gotthard Handrick-Germany (1st place), Silvano Abbà-Italy (3rd place) | ||
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's modern pentathlon | ||
Representing the  United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1936 Berlin | Individual |
Leonard won the silver medal in the 1936 Olympic Pentathlon.[1][2]
Charles Leonard's brother, William N. Leonard (1916–2005), was a World War II fighter ace. They were buried together in Arlington National Cemetery.[3]
