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Leo Wardrup
Leo Clyde Wardrup Jr. (September 5, 1936 – July 2, 2014) was an American naval officer and politician.
Leo Wardrup | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 83rd district | |
| In office January 8, 1992 – January 9, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Billy O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Bouchard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leo Clyde Wardrup Jr. September 5, 1936 Middlesboro, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | July 2, 2014 (aged 77) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Gloria Anne Wirth |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA) George Washington University (MBA) Naval War College (MS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1958–1986 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Meritorious Service Medal |
Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, Wardrup received his bachelor's degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his master's degrees from George Washington University and Naval War College. Wardrup was a captain in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1986. He lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates, as a Republican from 1992 until 2007.[1][2]
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- Leo Wardrup at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Leo Wardrup at Find a Grave