Leland L. Rounds | |
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Born | 22 August 1891 New York City, US |
Died | 2 July 1965 (aged 73) New York City, US |
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Rank | Major |
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Spouse(s) | Marcel Julianne |
Leland Lassell Rounds was an American aviator, diplomat, spy, and soldier who fought in the skies over World War I, and was the Vice-Consular Officer at the US Embassy in Oran, Algeria during World War II, where he spied on German and Italian deployments throughout North Africa. His work was integral to the Allied victories in both wars.