| Edwin Leonard | |
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Grave of Edwin Leonard, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Born | November 17, 1823 Agawam, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 5, 1900 (aged 76) |
| Place of burial | Elm Street Cemetery West Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company I, 37th Massachusetts Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Edwin Leonard (November 17, 1823 – April 5, 1900) was a Sergeant in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War. He is buried in the Elm Street Cemetery in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 37th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: Near Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864. Entered service at: Agawan, Mass. Birth: Agawan, Mass. Date of issue: August 16, 1894.
Citation:
Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of a Union brigade to stop their firing on the Union skirmish line.