Joseph H 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.
Joseph H Leonard | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 28, 1876 Cohoes, New York, US |
| Died | September 23, 1946 (aged 70) Yountville, California, US |
| Buried | Veterans Memorial Grove Cemetery, Yountville, California |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1897 - 1902, 1918 - 1919 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Eighth Army Corps (temporary attachment) |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor World War I |
Leonard joined the Marine Corps from Brooklyn in June 1897, and was honorably discharged five years later. He later served during World War I from April 1918 to July 1919.[1]
Medal of Honor citation edit
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 edit
Notes edit
- ^ USMC History Division
- ^ "Joseph Leonard, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2007-11-24.
References edit
- "Joseph Leonard, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2007-11-24.