Joseph Leonard
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| Joseph Leonard | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 28, 1876 Cohoes, New York |
| Died |
September 23, 1946 (aged 70) Yountville, California |
| Buried at |
Veterans Memorial Grove Cemetery Yountville, California |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1897 - 1902, 1918 - 1919 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | VIII Corps (temporary attachment) |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph Leonard (August 28, 1876–September 23, 1946) was a United States Marine private received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.
He is buried in Veterans Memorial Grove Cemetery Yountville, California.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. (Enlisted as Joseph Melvin). Born: August 28, 1876, Cohoes, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battles, while with the Eighth Army Corps on 25, 27, and March 29, and on April 4, 1899.[2]
See also
Notes
- ↑ "Joseph Leonard". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
- ↑ "Joseph Leonard, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2007-11-24.
References
- "Joseph Leonard". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
- "Joseph Leonard, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2007-11-24.
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