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Leo A. Brooks Sr.

United States general

For other people with similar names, see Brooks (surname)

Leo Austin Brooks Sr. (born August 9, ) is a retired major general of the United States Army who later became city manager of Philadelphia.

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Retired U.S. Army Major General Leo Brooks was born on August 9, in Alexandria, Virginia. Brooks was raised in Alexandria where his family has a long military tradition, dating back to Brooks’ great-grandfather.

Military career

Brooks was born in Alexandria, Virginia, on August 9, He graduated from Virginia State University in and received his commission in the Army Quartermaster Corps as a Distinguished Graduate of the Reserve Officer Training Corps.

In his early assignments, Brooks served as a platoon leader with the 2nd Infantry Division in Alaska and commanded two companies.

He also served in the office of the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, G-4, as a budget liaison to the United States Congress.

Brooks served two tours of duty in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, one as an advisor to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam and one as a battalion commander. He received a master's degree in financial management from George Washington University, and his later assignments included command of the Sacramento Army Depot, 13th Corps Support Command, Army Troop Support Agency, and Defense Personnel Support Center.

Brooks retired from the military in Since he retired before serving three years as a major general, he was retired as a brigadier general.

General leo brooks biography Biography. Retired U.S. Army Major General Leo Brooks was born on August 9, in Alexandria, Virginia. Brooks was raised in Alexandria where his family has a long military tradition, dating back to Brooks’ great-grandfather.

Brooks' military education includes the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the National War College.

Brooks's awards include: the Army Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters; Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Joint Service Commendation Medal; and Army Commendation Medal.

Later career

As Philadelphia's city manager he was involved in the raid and bombing of the communal headquarters of the black radical group, the MOVE organization. Brooks resigned from his position 10 days after the bombing; three years later, a Philadelphia grand jury cleared Brooks and others of all criminal liability.[1][2]

Family

Brooks was married to teacher Naomi Lewis (April 14, – May 21, ) from until her death in They had three children, including two sons who reached the ranks of general officers in the United States Army – General (Retired) Vincent K.

Brooks and Brigadier General (Retired) Leo A. Brooks Jr. His nephew Mark Quander is on active duty in the rank of Major General.

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  • His daughter Marquita K. Brooks is an attorney. In addition, his brother Francis was a longtime member of the Vermont House of Representatives who rose to the position of majority leader.[3][4] After serving in the House, Francis Brooks served for several years as the Sergeant at Arms of the Vermont State House. In , Francis Brooks was elected to the Vermont Senate.

    References

    1. ^Stevens, William K.

      (May 4, ). "Grand Jury Clears Everyone In Fatal Philadelphia Siege". New York Times.

      General leo brooks jr Leo Austin Brooks Jr. (born August 15, ) is a retired brigadier general of the United States Brooks family is noted for its military accolades and public service, as his brother is Army General Vincent K. Brooks, and their father Leo A. Brooks Sr. was a major general in the United States Army.

      Retrieved 25 January

    2. ^Broder, John M (April 4, ). "A NATION AT WAR: THE SPOKESMAN; Sober Replies to Speculative Questions". New York Times. Retrieved 15 May
    3. ^Hawkins, Walter L. (). Black American Military Leaders: A Biographical Dictionary.

      General vincent brooks Biography. U.S. Army Brigadier General (Ret.) Leo A. Brooks, Jr. was born on August 15, in Anchorage, Alaska. Brooks was born into a military family.

      Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. pp.&#;59– ISBN&#;.

    4. ^Secretary of the Vermont Senate. "Biography, Senator Francis K. Brooks". Vermont General Assembly. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Senate. Retrieved February 21,

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