George E. Leach

George E. Leach

Major General George E. Leach (1876 - 1955) was an American military officer and two-time Republican mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was commissioned a second lieutenant, Field Artillery on April 15, 1905 in the Minnesota National Guard.

Leach saw duty on the United States–Mexico border as a major and later, Colonel, Field Artillery, from June 1916 until February 1917. He commanded 151st Field Artillery, 42d Division, August 5, 1917 to July 14, 1918. Leach saw combat at Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. For his service in the First World War, General Leach received the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, and Purple Heart, in addition to other awards and decorations.

Leach was re-appointed Commander, 151st Field Artillery November, 1921. After duty as CNGB, he returned to command the 59th Field Artillery Brigade, 34th Division until 1940.

Major General George E. Leach served as Chief of the National Guard Bureau from December 1, 1931 to November 30, 1935.

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