Patrick James Leonard Military person

Patrick James Leonard (May 19, 1847 – January 1, 1899) was a United States Army sergeant who received the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars. Until 1984, it was believed that Leonard was a double recipient of the Medal of Honor. However, another Irishman, Patrick Thomas Leonard, had also received the Medal of Honor.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 19, 1847
Birth place
County Meath , Ireland
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1899

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
American Indian Wars
military branch
United States Army
military unit
2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment

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