Charles Leonard

Charles Frederick Leonard Jr. (February 23, 1913 – February 18, 2006) was an American pentathlete and a major general in the United States Army.

For the American industrialist, see Charles Webster Leonard.
Charles Frederick Leonard Jr.
Born(1913-02-23)February 23, 1913
Fort Snelling, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 2006(2006-02-18) (aged 92)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1931–1967
RankMajor General
Commands heldX Corps
1st Cavalry Division
15th Infantry Regiment
27th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
RelationsWilliam N. Leonard (brother)

Medal presentation at the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, Silvano Abbà-Italy (3rd place) Gotthard Handrick-Germany (1st place) Charles Leonard-USA (2nd place)
Medal record
Men's modern pentathlon
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1936 Berlin Individual

Leonard won the silver medal in the 1936 Olympic Pentathlon.[1][2]

Charles Leonard's brother, William N. Leonard (1916–2005), was a World War II fighter ace. They were buried together in Arlington National Cemetery.[3]

References
  1. "Charles Leonard". databaseOlympics.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-10. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Charles Leonard". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
  3. Burial Detail: Leonard, Charles Frederick (section 1, grave 304-F) – ANC Explorer


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