Leland Lassell Rounds

Leland L. Rounds
Born22 August 1891
New York City, US
Died2 July 1965 (aged 73)
New York City, US
Allegiance
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RankMajor
Commands held
  • Chief Pilot, American Aviation Instruction Center at Tours
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Spouse(s)Marcel Julianne

Leland Lassell Rounds was an American aviator, diplomat, spy, and soldier who fought in the skies over World War I, and was the Vice-Consular Officer at the US Embassy in Oran, Algeria during World War II, where he spied on German and Italian deployments throughout North Africa. His work was integral to the Allied victories in both wars.

Leland Lassell Rounds, in the cockpit of his aircraft, and his mechanic of the Lafayette Air Corps. Rounds is seen here about to take off for a combat mission over Verdun in his Spad.

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