George E. Leach

George E. Leach
Leach as Militia Bureau Chief
Born(1876-07-14)July 14, 1876
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
DiedJuly 17, 1955(1955-07-17) (aged 79)
Los Angeles, California
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1905–1941
Rank Major General
Commands151st Field Artillery Regiment
56th Field Artillery Brigade
National Guard Bureau
34th Infantry Division
Battles / warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Purple Heart
Other workMayor of Minneapolis
Insurance executive
Owner, vending business
28th and 33rd Mayor of Minneapolis
In office
July 5, 1937 – July 6, 1941
Preceded byThomas E. Latimer
Succeeded byMarvin L. Kline
In office
July 4, 1921 – July 7, 1929
Preceded byJ. E. Meyers
Succeeded byWilliam F. Kunze
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

George Emerson Leach (July 14, 1876 – July 17, 1955) was an American politician who served as a major general in the United States Army and two-time Republican Mayor of Minneapolis.