McCormick-Goodhart, Leander Pubblico Deposited
Born in London, great grandson of Cyrus McCormick. He attended Eton and Oxford. Served with Admiralty War Staff during WWI. Received the Order of the British Empire (OBE). He came to America in 1921. Married to Nita with two sons and two daughters. He served on the staff of the British Embassy and spoke seven languages. Retired in 1942. Received Knighthood of the Order of St. John in 1955. Resident of Alexandria, Virginia (on Mt. Vernon Parkway). He suffered a heart attack while driving and died in the Washington D.C. area.
He advertised in The Numismatist as L.M. Goodhart. Author of Admiral Vernon Medals in 1945. His collection included 255 of 270 known Admiral Vernon medals.
obit: CW 2/23/66; NYT 12/18/65; The Washington Post 12/17/65; NUM 79 May 1966 page 592 SSDI:N/A
- 1884
- London
- 1965-12-15