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William Leonard (Medal of Honor) — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Service Era: American Indian Wars, Plains Indian Wars
Medals Recorded: 2

William Leonard (Medal of Honor)

Private, U.S. Army

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American Indian WarsPlains Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862-1895 Army
Indian Campaign Medal

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Biography

Bravery in the Muddy Creek cavalry action

William Leonard earned the Medal of Honor for bravery at Muddy Creek, Montana, on May 7, 1877. He served as a private in Company L, 2nd U.S. Cavalry, during the Indian Campaigns. His short official citation recognizes bravery in action without providing individual tactical details.

Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on July 14, 1855, Leonard’s service was accredited to Detroit. His award was presented on August 8, 1877. He died in White Sulphur Springs, Montana, on September 15, 1923, and was buried at Mayn Cemetery there.

Medal of Honor citation

Bravery in action.

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