Patrick Thomas Leonard
Patrick Thomas Leonard Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1828 Roadford, County Clare, Ireland |
| Died | March 1, 1905 (aged 76–77) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company A, 23d U.S. Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Patrick Thomas Leonard (1828 – March 1, 1905) 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 James Leonard had also received the Medal of Honor.
Early life and education
[edit]Leonard was born in Broadford, County Clare, Ireland,[1] to John and Mary Leonard.
Marriage and Family
[edit]Patrick Thomas Leonard married Ellen Connaughton. Together they had five children: Mary, Patrick Thomas Leonard Jr., Margaret, John (Ireland) and Ellen M. (New York).
Military career
[edit]Leonard enlisted at Camp Three Forks, Idaho Territory, and was stationed there during the late 1860s and early 1870s.[1] 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.[1] By the time of his death, he had been promoted to sergeant, as can be seen on his gravestone.
Death and legacy
[edit]Leonard died on March 1, 1905, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lansing, Kansas.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 23d U.S. Infantry. Place and date: Near Fort Hartsuff, Nebr., April 28, 1876. Entered service at:------. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: August 26, 1876.
Citation:
Gallantry in charge on hostile Sioux.[2]
See also
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References
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ^ a b c d e f "Idaho's Medal of Honor recipients". Archived from the original on 2008-04-10. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ^ "Indian Wars Medals of Honor". Archived from the original on 2013-08-03. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- 1828 births
- 1905 deaths
- 19th-century Irish people
- Irish soldiers in the United States Army
- Military personnel from County Clare
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- Irish emigrants to the United States
- Wars involving the Indigenous peoples of North America
- Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Army soldiers
- American Indian Wars recipients of the Medal of Honor