Background
Leahy, Osmund A. was born on August 31, 1915 in Oswego, New York, United States. Son of James J. and Marie (LeRoy) Leahy.
Leahy, Osmund A. was born on August 31, 1915 in Oswego, New York, United States. Son of James J. and Marie (LeRoy) Leahy.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1940. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1964.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1940; advanced through grades to major general, United States Army, 1967; company commander 2d Infantry Division, United States Army, 1940-1942; battalion commander 82d Airborne Division, United States Army, 1942-1947; commander 505 Parachute Regiment, United States Army, 1956-1958; commander 7th Infantry Division, United States Army, 1968; chief staff headquarters 6th, United States Army, Presidio San Francisco, 1970-1972; commanding general, Army Disability Agency, 1972-1989. Director Army Council Review Bds., also chairman Army-Air Force Clemency and Parole Board, Washington, 1975-1989.
Member International City Managers Association.
Married Elizabeth Pennell, December 19, 1941 (deceased January 1970). Children: Margaret P. Vastola, James R., Elizabeth C., Thomas A. Married Patricia Strand Dorn, December 3, 1971.