About Cornelius J. Leahy
Lived 1872 – 1900 (aged 27–28). Cornelius J. Leahy was a military personnel.
Cornelius J. Leahy was a Private in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.
He is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, September 3, 1899. Entered service at: San Francisco, Calif. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: May 3, 1902.
Citation:
Distinguished gallantry in action in driving off a superior force and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded, this while on a scout.
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Who was Cornelius J. Leahy?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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Cornelius J. Leahy was born in 1872 in Ireland.
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Cornelius J. Leahy died on 1 December 1900.
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Cornelius J. Leahy was a military personnel.
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