- Born
- Died
- Birth nameLeslie Edward Gehres
- Leslie Gehres was born on September 23, 1898 in Newark, New York, USA. He is known for Flat Top (1952) and The Ship That Wouldn't Die (1945). He was married to Rhoda Elizabeth Cooley. He died on May 15, 1975 in San Diego, California, USA.
- SpouseRhoda Elizabeth Cooley(June 16, 1923 - November 29, 1973) (her death, 1 child)
- Captain of the aircraft carrier USS Franklin when it was bombed by a Japanese plane in March 1945 (see plot summary for The Ship That Wouldn't Die (1945).
- Retired with rank of rear admiral.
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