Leo Wardrup

Leo Clyde Wardrup Jr. (September 5, 1936 – July 2, 2014) was an American naval officer and politician.

Leo Wardrup
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. (1936-09-05)September 5, 1936 Middlesboro, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	July 2, 2014(2014-07-02) (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]