Patrick James Leonard

Patrick James Leonard
Born(1847-05-19)May 19, 1847
County Meath, Ireland
DiedJanuary 24, 1899(1899-01-24) (aged 51)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankSergeant
UnitCompany C, 2d U.S. Cavalry
Battles/warsIndian Wars
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.[1] Until 1984, it was believed that Leonard was a double recipient of the Medal of Honor.[1] However, another Irishman, Patrick Thomas Leonard, had also received the Medal of Honor.

  1. ^ a b "Idaho's Medal of Honor recipients". Archived from the original on 2008-04-10. Retrieved 2008-04-27.

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