William E. Leonard
William E. Leonard (1836–February 8, 1891) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
William E. Leonard | |
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Born | 1836 Greene County, Pennsylvania |
Died | February 8, 1891 (aged 54–55) Greene County, Pennsylvania |
Place of burial | Jacksonville Cemetery Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | ![]() |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
He is buried at Jacksonville Cemetery Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Deep Bottom, Va., April 16, 1864. Entered service at: Jacksonville, Pa. Birth: Greene County, Pa. Date of issue: April 6, 1865.
Citation:
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See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""WILLIAM E. LEONARD" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
- "William E. Leonard". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
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