Background
Benade, Leo Edward was born on July 29, 1916 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Nicholas A. and Jennie (Bruno) Benade.
Benade, Leo Edward was born on July 29, 1916 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Nicholas A. and Jennie (Bruno) Benade.
Student, University Michigan School Law, 1946. Juris Doctor, American University, 1952.
Enlisted as private, United States Army, 1941; advanced through grades to Lieutenant general, United States Army, 1972; adjutant general, United States Army Europe, 1966-1967; deputy assistant secretary defense for personnel policy, Washington, 1968-1974; senior vice president, general counsel, United Way American, Alexandria, Virginia, 1975-1987.
Member American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, American Judicature Society, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Army-Navy Country Club (Chairman of the Board Governors 1970-1973, 76-80), Sigma Nu Phi.
Married Marietta Taylor, March 20, 1943. Children: Leonard E., Lawrence M.