Background
LEIGH, Richard Henry was born on August 12, 1870 in Panola Company, Mississippi, United States. Son of Elbridge Gerry and Susan (Gattis) Leigh.
Chief of Staff Battle Fleet United States Navy
LEIGH, Richard Henry was born on August 12, 1870 in Panola Company, Mississippi, United States. Son of Elbridge Gerry and Susan (Gattis) Leigh.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1891. Graduated from Nava War College, 1925.
Promoted through grades from Ensign, 1891 to Rear Admiral, 1925. Served on United States Ship Princeton in Spanish-American War. In Command Pampanga, Philippine Campaign, Minneapolis, Cuban Pacification.
Command United States Ship Oregon during Boxer Uprisings. On Staff of V.-Admiral Sims during World War in charge anti-submarine work. Appointed Chief of Staff, Battle Fleet, United States Navy.
Awarded Distinguished Service Medal. (United States); decorated by British and Belgian Govts.
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Served on United States Ship Princeton, Spanish-American War. Member Society Naval Engineers. Clubs: Army and Navy Chevy Chase (Washington).
Spouse Minnie Hartwell Barksdale, February 15, 1897, Grenada Company, Mississippi.