Patrick Thomas Leonard

Infobox Military Person
name= Patrick Thomas Leonard
born= 1828
died= March 1 death year and age|1905|1828
placeofbirth= County Clare, Ireland
placeofdeath=
placeofburial=


caption= Patrick Thomas Leonard
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Army
serviceyears=
rank= Sergeant
commands=
unit= Company A, 23d U.S. Infantry
battles= Indian Wars
awards= Medal of Honor
laterwork=

Patrick Thomas Leonard (1828 - March 1, 1905) was a United States Army sergeant who won the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars.cite web| url=http://museum.mil.idaho.gov/moh.htm |title=Idaho's Medal of Honor Recipients |accessdate=2008-04-27] Until 1984, it was believed that Leonard was a double recipient of the Medal of Honor. However, another Irishman, Patrick James Leonard had also received the Medal of Honor.

Early life and education

Leonard was born in County Clare, Ireland.

Military career

Leonard enlisted at Camp Three Forks, Idaho Territory, and was stationed there during the late 1860s and early 1870s. His actions as a corporal at Grace Creek near Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska on April 28, 1876 lead to him being awarded the Medal of Honor on August 26, 1876. By the time of his death, he had been promoted to sergeant, as can be seen on his gravestone.findagrave|6403761]

Death and legacy

Leonard died on March 1, 1905 and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lansing, Kansas.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 23d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Fort Hartsuff, Nebr., 28 April 1876. Entered service at:------. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 26 August 1876.

Citation:

:Gallantry in charge on hostile Sioux. [cite web |url=http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/indianwars.html |title=Indian Wars Medals of Honor |accessdate=2008-04-27]

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients
*List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars

References

Persondata
NAME=Leonard, Patrick Thomas
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=United States Army sergeant and Medal of Honor recipient
DATE OF BIRTH=1828
PLACE OF BIRTH=County Clare, Ireland
DATE OF DEATH=March 1, 1905
PLACE OF DEATH=