Max Leslie

For the Australian rules footballer, see Max Leslie (footballer).
Maxwell Franklin Leslie
Maxwell F. Leslie in April 1942
Born(1902-10-24)October 24, 1902
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedSeptember 26, 1985(1985-09-26) (aged 82)
San Diego, California, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1926–1956
RankRear Admiral
CommandsVB-3
Carrier Air Wing 3
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Navy Commendation Ribbon

Maxwell Franklin Leslie (24 October 1902 – 26 September 1985) was a naval aviator in the United States Navy during World War II. He is credited with having played a major part in the Battle of Midway.

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