Joseph Leonard

1876 – 1946

Joseph Leonard served the U.S. Marine Corps. Joseph was 70 years old.

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U.S. Marine Corps

Medal of Honor

4 April 1899 · Private, U.S. Marine Corps. (Enlisted as Joseph Melvin).

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battles, while with the Eighth Army Corps on 25, 27, and 29 March, and on 4 April 1899.

55, 19 July 1901.

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Medal of Honor - Navy April 4, 1899 · Private, U.S. Marine Corps. (Enlisted as Joseph Melvin). 55, 19 July 1901.

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battles, while with the Eighth Army Corps on 25, 27, and 29 March, and on 4 April 1899.

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