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William Leonard

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

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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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Important facts

Born
Ypsilanti
Awards
Medal of Honor

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Leonard?

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

When was William Leonard born?

William Leonard was born in Ypsilanti.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Leonard

· Wikidata: Q18711599

· DBpedia: William Leonard (Medal of Honor)

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