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Richard Ralph Leonard Jr 1931 - 2012

Richard Ralph Leonard Jr was born on May 20, 1931, and died at age 81 years old on October 8, 2012. Richard Leonard was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section CC18A Row 5 Site 15 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Ralph Leonard Jr.
Richard Ralph Leonard Jr
May 20, 1931
October 8, 2012
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  • 05/20
    1931

    Birthday

    May 20, 1931
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: LCDR Wars/Conflicts: Korea, Vietnam
  • 10/8
    2012

    Death

    October 8, 2012
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section CC18A Row 5 Site 15 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego, Ca 92166
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In 1931, in the year that Richard Ralph Leonard Jr was born, in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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In 1942, he was only 11 years old when from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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