Leonidas H. Inscho
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
About Leonidas H. Inscho
Lived 1840 – 1907 (aged 66–67).
Leonidas H. Inscho (1840–1907) was an American soldier and member of the 12th Ohio Infantry who fought in the American Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for capturing a Confederate captain and some of his men, despite an injury to his left hand.
Inscho enlisted in 1861, and was wounded twice, once in 1862, and once in 1863.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor on January 31, 1894.
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Who was Leonidas H. Inscho?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
When was Leonidas H. Inscho born?
Leonidas H. Inscho was born in 1840 in Chatham.
When did Leonidas H. Inscho die?
Leonidas H. Inscho died on 12 November 1907.
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