Richard H. Leigh, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRichard H. Leigh
American admiral
Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1870
Place of Birth: Batesville, Mississippi, United States
Date of Death: 04-Feb-1946
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Richard H. Leigh
- Admiral Richard H.
- Leigh (1870–1947) was an United States Navy officer who served during the late 19th and early 20th century.
- His service included active duty in the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, American Intervention in China, World War I, as well as numerous smaller actions in South America.
- His service during World War I led to the further development of hydrophone technology to hunt submarines.
- Following World War I Leigh rose to the rank of four-star admiral and served as Commander, Battle Force, U.S.
- Fleet (COMBATFOR) from 1931 to 1932 and as Commander in Chief, U.S.
- Fleet (CINCUS) from 1932 to 1933.
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