Leonard F. Chapman Jr.
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 25 years ago |
| Date of birth | November 3,1913 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Key West |
| Florida | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | January 6,2000 |
| Died | Falls Church |
| Virginia | |
| United States | |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Battle of the Coral Sea | |
| Battle of Midway | |
| Battle of Peleliu | |
| Battle of Okinawa | |
| Korean War | |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Distinguished Service Medal | |
| Legion of Merit | |
| National Order of Vietnam | |
| Navy Distinguished Service Medal | |
| Education | University of Florida |
| Servicebranch | United States Marine Corps |
| Year of servic | 1935–1972 |
| Rank | General |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 768222 |
Leonard F. Chapman Jr. Life story
Leonard Fielding Chapman Jr. 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.