About Joseph Leonard
Lived 1876 – 1946 (aged 70). Joseph Leonard was an American military personnel.
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.
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.
Medal of Honor citation 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.
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Who was Joseph Leonard?
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
When was Joseph Leonard born?
Joseph Leonard was born on 28 August 1876 in Cohoes.
When did Joseph Leonard die?
Joseph Leonard died on 23 September 1946 in Yountville.
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Joseph Leonard was a military personnel.
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Joseph Leonard was American.
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· DBpedia: Joseph Leonard (soldier)
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