Leander Herron-Saint Paul, NE
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 12.024 W 098° 28.092
14T E 544589 N 4561140
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Fort Dodge, KS on September 2, 1868. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, NE in Lot 519.
Waymark Code: WMY9JC
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2018
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He was born on December 29, 1846 in Fallsington, PA and died on April 5, 1937 in Saint Paul, NE. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HERRON, LEANDER
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 3d U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: Near Fort Dodge, Kans., 2 September 1868
• Date of issue: Unknown
Citation: While detailed as mail courier from the fort, voluntarily went to the assistance of a party of 4 enlisted men, who were attacked by about 50 Indians at some distance from the fort and remained with them until the party was relieved.
Armed Service: Army
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