Frank Leslie (Medal of Honor)

Frank Leslie
Born 1841
London, England
Died August 1, 1882 (aged 4041)
Minneapolis, Kansas
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1862 - 1865
Rank Corporal
Unit Company B, 4th New York Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Frank Leslie (1841 – August 1, 1882) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Leslie enlisted in the Army from New York City in December 1862, and was assigned as a Corporal to the 4th New York Cavalry. He was captured at Warrenton Springs in June 1863 and paroled, and was reduced to Private.[1] Following his MOH action, he was again promoted to Corporal, and transferred to the 9th New York Cavalry in February 1865. He mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 4th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Front Royal, Va., August 15, 1864. Entered service at: ------. Birth: England. Date of issue: August 26, 1864.

Citation:

Capture of colors of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).[3]

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References

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