Joseph Leonard (soldier)
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 | |
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| 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.
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