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U.S. Army · United States 
Cornelius J. Leahy
1872 – 1900
Cornelius J. Leahy served the U.S. Army. Cornelius was 28 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
3 September 1899 · Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands · Private, Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers.
Distinguished gallantry in action in driving off a superior force and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded, this while on a scout.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army posthumous
Distinguished gallantry in action in driving off a superior force and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded, this while on a scout.
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