William Leahy
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William Leahy may refer to:
- William D. LeahyWilliam D. LeahyFleet Admiral William Daniel Leahy was an American naval officer, building his reputation through administration and staff work. As Chief of Naval Operations he was the senior officer in Navy, overseeing the preparations for war. After retiring from the Navy he was appointed by his close friend...
(1875–1959), American naval officer, diplomat. and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in World War II - William Leahy (DCM)William Leahy (DCM)William Leahy was an Australian recipient of the Distinguished Conduct Medal for an act of "great courage" during the First World War.-Early life:...
(1893–1918), Australian World War I Distinguished Conduct Medal recipient - William Harrington LeahyWilliam Harrington LeahyWilliam Harrington Leahy was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.-Biography:Leahy was born on October 27, 1904 in San Francisco, California. His father was Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy. Leahy married Elizabeth Marbury Beale on July 23, 1927 and had two children, Louise Harrington and Robert...
(1904-1986), American naval officer - F. William Leahy (1908–1973), known as Frank LeahyFrank LeahyFrancis William Leahy was an American football player, coach, college athletics administrator, and professional sports executive...
, American football coach - William P. LeahyWilliam P. LeahyLeahy's memberships include the American Catholic Historical Association, the American Historical Association, the History of Education Society, and the Organization of American Historians....
(born 1948), President of Boston College