Background
Leahy,, Thomas Melvin was born on November 2, 1923 in Denison, Iowa, United States. Son of Thomas Melvin and Marie Christiansen Leahy.
Leahy,, Thomas Melvin was born on November 2, 1923 in Denison, Iowa, United States. Son of Thomas Melvin and Marie Christiansen Leahy.
Bachelor in English and Economics, University New Mexico, 1960. Master of Arts in Journalism and Communications, University Florida, 1972.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1945, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, retired, 1970. Professor journalism University Florida, Gainesville, 1973—1988. Director public relations Florida Sea Grant College Program.
Member of Retired Officers Association, Gator City Kiwanis (president 1993-1994), Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Maudie Lovella Schoolcraft, October 16, 1946. Children: Michal Suzanne, Thomas Melvin, Robert Marcus.