Robert Walton Leonard

Background

Leonard, Robert Walton was born on April 6, 1910 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of James Walton and Jessie Almira (Norton) Leonard.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University California at Berkeley, 1935, Master of Arts, 1936, Doctor of Philosophy, 1940.

Career

Member faculty University of California at Los Angeles, 1941-1967, professor physics, 1955-1967.

Achievements

• Robert Walton Leonard has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member faculty University of California at Los Angeles, 1941-1967, professor physics, 1955-1967. Fellow American Physical Society, Acoustical Society American (president 1962-1963).

Connections

Married Viola Groch, December 18, 1936 (divorced). Children: James Walton, William Curtis, Katherine Marie.

Father:

James Walton Leonard

Mother:

Jessie Almira (Norton) Leonard

Spouse:

Viola Groch

child:

Katherine Marie Leonard

child:

William Curtis Leonard

child:

James Walton Leonard