William Leonard
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
About William Leonard
William Leonard was a Medal of Honor recipient in the United States Army during the Plains Indian Wars. While serving as a private in Company L, 2nd U.S. Cavalry, he fought in an action against Indians at the Battle of Little Muddy Creek in Montana Territory on May 7, 1877.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 2nd United States Cavalry. Place and date: At Muddy Creek, Montana, May 7, 1877. Entered service at: United States. Birth: Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Date of issue: August 8, 1877.
Citation:
Bravery in action.
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Who was William Leonard?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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William Leonard was born in Ypsilanti.
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