Leonidas Godley | |
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 Godley's headstone in Ottumwa, Iowa | |
| Born | June 13, 1836 Mason County, West Virginia, US |
| Died | May 23, 1904 (aged 67) Ottumwa, Iowa, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1863 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company E, 22nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War • Siege of Vicksburg |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Leonidas Mahlon Godley (June 13, 1836 – May 23, 1904) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He enlisted as 2nd Sergeant of Company E, 22nd Iowa Infantry Regiment on August 6, 1862, and was promoted 1st Sergeant in January 1863. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.