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 Cornelius J. Leahy - San Francisco National Cemetery Posted by:  DougK
N 37° 48.047 W 122° 27.828
10S E 547204 N 4183847
Cornelius J. Leahy was a Private in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.
Waymark Code: WMX270
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
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Cornelius J. Leahy
is one of thirty-seven Medal of Honor recipients buried at the San Francisco National Cemetery.
From Wikipedia:
Cornelius J. Leahy was a Private in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.
He died December 1, 1900 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California. His grave can be found in section NA, grave 970.
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This headstone is located in Section NA, Grave 970.
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Leahy's citation states:
Medal of Honor citation:
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, September 3, 1899. Entered service at: San Francisco, Calif. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: May 3, 1902.
Citation:
Distinguished gallantry in action in driving off a superior force and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded, this while on a scout.
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Armed Service: Army
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