Patrick James Leonard | |
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Born | County Meath, Ireland | May 19, 1847
Died | January 24, 1899 | (aged 51)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Company C, 2d U.S. Cavalry |
Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Patrick James Leonard (May 19, 1847 – January 1, 1899) was a United States Army sergeant who received the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars.[1] Until 1984, it was believed that Leonard was a double recipient of the Medal of Honor.[1] However, another Irishman, Patrick Thomas Leonard, had also received the Medal of Honor.