Herbert F. Leary

Herbert Fairfax Leary
Born (1885-05-31)May 31, 1885
Washington, D.C.
Died December 3, 1957(1957-12-03) (aged 72)
Newport, Rhode Island
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Vice admiral
Battles/wars

World War I
World War II

Awards Navy Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Herbert Leary (right) with President Harry S. Truman aboard the battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) at the New York Fleet Review on 27 October 1945.

Herbert Fairfax Leary (May 31, 1885 – December 3, 1957) was a Vice Admiral and commander of United States Navy forces during the Pacific Campaign of World War II. On January 27, 1942, Leary was appointed commander of the ANZAC Force based in Australia. On April 22, 1942, the ANZAC Force was absorbed by the South West Pacific Area command under United States Army General Douglas MacArthur, and Leary took command of MacArthur's naval forces. Leary was replaced by Arthur S. Carpender on September 11, 1942.

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