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3 unusual facts about William Leushner


William Leushner

He was three time winner of the National Rifle Association of America's (N.R.A.) Members Trophy, winning the inaugural contest in 1901, and taking the title again in 1903 and 1908.

William D. F. Leushner (November 27, 1863 in Cookstown, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada to Paul J.F.B. Leushner & Ann Evans – October 25, 1935 in Buffalo) was a competitive rifle shooter.

He served as a marksmanship instructor at Camp Perry during the first World War and one year with the American Army of Occupation from 1919-1920.



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