Joseph Leonard (soldier)

Joseph H Leonard
Born(1876-08-28)August 28, 1876
Cohoes, New York, US
DiedSeptember 23, 1946(1946-09-23) (aged 70)
Yountville, California, US
Buried
Veterans Memorial Grove Cemetery, Yountville, California
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Service years1897 - 1902, 1918 - 1919
RankSergeant
UnitEighth Army Corps (temporary attachment)
ConflictsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor
World War I

Joseph H Leonard (August 28, 1876–September 23, 1946) was a United States Marine private received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.

Leonard joined the Marine Corps from Brooklyn in June 1897, and was honorably discharged five years later. He later served during World War I from April 1918 to July 1919.

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