Edwin Leonard
Edwin Leonard (November 17, 1823 – April 5, 1900) was a Sergeant in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War. He is buried in the Elm Street Cemetery in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
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| Born | November 17, 1823 Agawam, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 5, 1900 (aged 76) |
| Place of burial | Elm Street Cemetery, near the Old White Church on Meeting House Hill West Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
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| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 37th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: Near Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864. Entered service at: Agawam, Mass. Birth: Agawam, Mass. Date of issue: August 16, 1894.
Citation:
Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of a Union brigade to stop their firing on the Union skirmish line.
References
- ""EDWIN LEONARD" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- "Edwin Leonard". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
External links
- "Edwin Leonard". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-04-23.
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