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Richard
Henry
Leigh

Richard Leigh graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1891. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    Commander of U.S. Naval Forces in European Waters

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Richard Henry Leigh, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility on the Staff of the Commander of U.S. Naval Forces in European waters and in charge of operations, Anti-Submarine Section.