| Patrick Thomas Leonard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1828 |
| Died | March 1, 1905 (aged 76–77) |
| 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 received 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.
Early life and education[]
Leonard was born in County Clare, Ireland.[1]
Military career[]
Leonard enlisted at Camp Three Forks, Idaho Territory, and was stationed there during the late 1860s and early 1870s.[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]
Death and legacy[]
Leonard died on March 1, 1905 and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lansing, Kansas.[1][2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 23d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Fort Hartsuff, Nebr., April 28, 1876. Entered service at:------. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: August 26, 1876.
Citation:
Gallantry in charge on hostile Sioux.[3]
See also[]
References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Idaho's Medal of Honor recipients". Archived from the original on 2008-04-10. http://web.archive.org/web/20080410170218/http://museum.mil.idaho.gov/moh.htm. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Patrick Thomas Leonard". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6403761. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
- ↑ "Indian Wars Medals of Honor". https://history.army.mil/html/moh/indianwars.html. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
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