Herbert F. Leary
1885–1957 (age 72)
U.S. Navy admiral
Biography
Admiral Herbert F. Leary exemplified naval professionalism, guiding fleets and mentoring sailors with an emphasis on preparedness and resilience. His decades of service reflected a lifelong dedication to the sea and the defense of the United States.
When he passed in 1957, the nation honored him with interment at Arlington National Cemetery, where his grave joins those of many naval leaders.