Patrick J. Leonard-New Almelo, KS
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Little Blue NE on May 15, 1870. He is buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, New Almelo, KS in Section D
Waymark Code: WMYAKT
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2018
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He was born on May 19, 1847 in County Meath, Ireland and died on January 24, 1899 in Kansas City, KS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LEONARD, PATRICK J.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 2d U.S. Cavalry.
• Place and date: At Little Blue, Nebr., 15 May 1870
• Date of issue: 22 June 1870.
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• Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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