Leonard F. Chapman Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Leonard F. Chapman Jr.

24th Commandant of the Marine Corps

Date of Birth: 03-Nov-1913

Place of Birth: Key West, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jan-2000

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Leonard F. Chapman Jr.

  • Leonard Fielding Chapman Jr.
  • (November 3, 1913 – January 6, 2000) was a United States Marine Corps general who served as the 24th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1968 to 1972.
  • He was a World War II combat veteran, decorated for his actions in the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Okinawa.
  • He retired from the Marine Corps after 37 years of service.
  • In retirement, he served as the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

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