Charles Leonard

Charles Leonard
Charles Leonard
Born February 23, 1913(1913-02-23)
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
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Medal presentation at the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, Sivano Abba-Italy (3rd place) Gotthard Handrick-Germany (1st place) Charles Leonard-USA (2nd place)
Medal record
Men's Modern pentathlon
Silver 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.

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

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