Leonard Boswell

Leonard Boswell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2013
Preceded by	Jim Lightfoot
Succeeded by	Tom Latham
Member of the Iowa Senate
In office 1985–1997
Personal details
Born	(1934-01-10) January 10, 1934 (age 83) Harrison County, Missouri
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Dody Boswell
Children	3
Residence	Davis City, Iowa (1997-2002) Des Moines, Iowa (2002-present)
Alma mater	Graceland College
Occupation	Farmer
Religion	Community of Christ
Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star (2) Soldier's Medal
Military service
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1956-1976
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Battles/wars	Vietnam War

Leonard L. Boswell (born January 10, 1934) is a former U.S. Representative for Iowa's 3rd congressional district, serving from 1997 to 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is based in Des Moines.

On November 6, 2012, Boswell was defeated for re-election by 4th District Incumbent Tom Latham, who decided to run against him after redistricting. Boswell left Congress in January 2013.

Boswell was born in Harrison County, Missouri, the son of Margaret and Melvin Boswell. He was educated at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa.

Boswell spent twenty years in the United States Army. He was first drafted in the army in 1956 as a private. He later graduated from Artillery Officers Candidate School, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel. During his military career he earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars, the Soldier's Medal, and various other awards and decorations. He served two one-year tours of duty as an assault helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He also served two NATO tours of duty in Europe, first for four years in Germany, and later three years in Portugal. Additionally, he taught at the Army Command and General Staff College.

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