Patrick Thomas Leonard

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Patrick Thomas Leonard
1828 – March 1, 1905
Place of birth County Clare, Ireland
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company A, 23d U.S. Infantry
Battles/wars Indian Wars
Awards Medal of Honor

Patrick Thomas Leonard (1828 - March 1, 1905) was a United States Army sergeant who won the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars.[1] Until 1984, it was believed that Leonard was a double recipient of the Medal of Honor.[1] However, another Irishman, Patrick James Leonard had also received the Medal of Honor.

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[edit] Early life and education

Leonard was born in County Clare, Ireland.[1]

[edit] Military career

Leonard enlisted at Camp Three Forks, Idaho Territory, and was stationed there during the late 1860's and early 1870's.[1] His actions as a corporal at Grace Creek near Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska on April 28, 1876 lead to him being awarded the Medal of Honor on August 26, 1876.[1] By the time of his death, he had been promoted to sergeant, as can be seen on his gravestone.[2]

[edit] Death and legacy

Leonard died on March 1, 1905 and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lansing, Kansas.[1][2]

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 23d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Fort Hartsuff, Nebr., 28 April 1876. Entered service at:------. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 26 August 1876.

Citation:

Gallantry in charge on hostile Sioux.[3]

[edit] See also

United States Army Portal

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Idaho's Medal of Honor Recipients. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
  2. ^ a b Patrick Thomas Leonard at Find A Grave
  3. ^ Indian Wars Medals of Honor. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
Persondata
NAME Leonard, Patrick Thomas
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION United States Army sergeant and Medal of Honor recipient
DATE OF BIRTH 1828
PLACE OF BIRTH County Clare, Ireland
DATE OF DEATH March 1, 1905
PLACE OF DEATH