Background
Leahy, James Buckley was born on January 27, 1952 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of James Buckley Leahy Senior and Mary Sue (Bee) Church.
Leahy, James Buckley was born on January 27, 1952 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of James Buckley Leahy Senior and Mary Sue (Bee) Church.
Bachelor of Science, Columbus College, 1985; student, General Staff College, 1989-1990.
Assistant sales manager, Tri-City Motorcycles, Tempe, Arizona, 1971-1972; enlisted, United States Army, 1972; military policeman, 2d Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas, 1973-1974; customs investigator, United States Army, Europe, Würzburg, Federal Republic of Germany., 1974-1977; second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1978; advanced through grades to major, 1989; officer candidate, United States Army Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1977-1978; various command and staff positions, 10th United States Infantry, 5th Infantry Division, Fort Polk, Louisiana, 1978-1982; company commander, 3d Battalion, 10th United States Infantry, Fort Polk, Louisiana, 1981-1982; tactics instructor, United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, 1985-1987; writer doctrine/instructor, United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, 1987-1989.
Vestry member St. Mary Magdalene Episcopalian Church, Columbus, Georgia, 1987-1989. 2dv.p. Youth Soccer Association, 1988-1989. Member NRA (life), Association United States Army, Florida Sheriffs Association, Chi Gamm Iota (secretary Columbus, Georgia chapter 1984-1985), Florida Conservation Association.
Married Carole Anne Lewis, February 15, 1977. Children: Brian Christopher, Kevin Patrick.