George E. Leach | |
|---|---|
 Leach as Militia Bureau Chief | |
| Born | July 14, 1876 Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Died | July 17, 1955 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California |
| 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.