Pedzisa mutsara unotevera: Leonard akapedza kudzidza paUnited States Naval Academy muna 1938 uye akagadzwa kuva Naval Aviator #6953 muna 1940. Akarwa muhondo dzePacific dze
Gungwa reCoral, Midway neSolomon. Akakunda Muchinjikwa weNavy paMidway neCoral Sea. Akapiwawo Legion of Merit (kanokwana kana), Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (kanokwana kasere) uye Bronze Star.