Background
Leonard, Richard Douglas was born on February 16, 1956 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Dunbar and Jimmie Magdoline Leonard.
Leonard, Richard Douglas was born on February 16, 1956 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Dunbar and Jimmie Magdoline Leonard.
Bachelor of Science, The Citadel, 1978. Master of Science, The Citadel, 1983.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1981; advanced through grades to major, United States Army, 1994; platoon leader, 112 Signal Company, North Charleston, South Carolina., 1981-1985; signal officer, 1st of 263 Armour Battalion, Mullins, South Carolina., 1985-1986; with, 163d Support Battalion, Hampton, South Carolina., 1986-1990; with, 122d Engineering Battalion, Edgefield, South Carolina., since 1990; battalion administrative officer, combat engineer, 122d Engineering Battalion, Edgefield, South Carolina., since 1995.
Member Sons of Confederate Veterans, Edgefield Soccer League (coach, president), National Guard Association South Carolina., Masons.
Married Shani Ann Diggs, July 7, 1978 (divorced 1980). Married Vender Lee Tedder Grimes, November 22, 1985. 1 child, Zachary Douglas.