Joseph Leonard-Yountville, CA
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the battles while with the Eighth Army Corps on March 25,27, and 29 and April 4, 1899. He entered the Marine Corps under the alias of Joseph Melvin. He is buried in the Veterans Home of California Cemetery, Yountville, CA in Section C, Row 9, Grave 30.
Waymark Code: WMY4KP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2018
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He was born on August 28 1876 in Cohoes, NY and died on September 23, 1946 in Yountville, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LEONARD, JOSEPH
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. (Enlisted as Joseph Melvin)
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901
Citation: For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battles, while with the Eighth Army Corps on 25, 27, and 29 March, and on 4 April 1899.
Armed Service: Marines
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