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Headstone of Leonard Wood
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U.S. Army · United States United States

Leonard Wood

1860 – 1927
Medal of Honor - Army
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

Leonard Wood served the U.S. Army. Leonard was the parent of one child. Leonard was 66 years old.

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Leonard Wood
Leonard Wood
Headstone Front of Leonard Wood. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Headstone Front of Leonard Wood. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Back of Leonard Wood. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Headstone Back of Leonard Wood. Arlington National Cemetery.
Footstone of Leonard Wood. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Footstone of Leonard Wood. Arlington National Cemetery.
Footstone of Leonard Wood. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Footstone of Leonard Wood. Arlington National Cemetery.
Footstone of Leonard Wood. Arlington National Cemetery. Shared stone
Footstone of Leonard Wood. Arlington National Cemetery.
Medal of Honor Recipient Leonard Wood
Medal of Honor Recipient Leonard Wood
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
1 January 1886 · In Apache campaign, summer of 1886. · Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Army.

Voluntarily carried dispatches through a region infested with hostile Indians, making a journey of 70 miles in one night and walking 30 miles the next day. Also for several weeks, while in close pursuit of Geronimo's band and constantly expecting an encounter, commanded a detachment of Infantry, which was then without an officer, and to the command of which he was assigned upon his own request.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army January 1, 1886 · In Apache campaign, summer of 1886. · Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Army.
Voluntarily carried dispatches through a region infested with hostile Indians, making a journey of 70 miles in one night and walking 30 miles the next day. Also for several weeks, while in close pursuit of Geronimo's band and constantly expecting an encounter, commanded a detachment of Infantry, which was then without an officer, and to the command of which he was assigned upon his own request.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 21
Grave S-10
Also Interred
Louise Wood
Beloved Daughter Section 21 · Grave S-10 1900 – 1960
In Our Keeping
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Medal of Honor - Army

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