George E. Leach | |
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Born | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | July 14, 1876
Died | July 17, 1955 Los Angeles, California | (aged 79)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1905–1941 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 151st Field Artillery Regiment 56th Field Artillery Brigade National Guard Bureau 34th Infantry Division |
Battles / wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Purple Heart |
Other work | Mayor of Minneapolis Insurance executive Owner, vending business |
28th and 33rd Mayor of Minneapolis | |
In office July 5, 1937 – July 6, 1941 | |
Preceded by | Thomas E. Latimer |
Succeeded by | Marvin L. Kline |
In office July 4, 1921 – July 7, 1929 | |
Preceded by | J. E. Meyers |
Succeeded by | William F. Kunze |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
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.