William Leonard (Medal of Honor)

William Leonard
Born	Ypsilanti, Michigan
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Rank	Private
Unit	Company L, 2nd U.S. Cavalry
Battles / wars	Indian Wars
Awards	Medal of Honor

William Leonard was a Medal of Honor recipient in the United States Army during the Plains Indian Wars. While serving as a private in Company L, 2nd U.S. Cavalry, he fought in an action against Indians at the Battle of Little Muddy Creek in Montana Territory on May 7, 1877. ^{[1] [2]}

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 2nd United States Cavalry. Place and date: At Muddy Creek, Montana, May 7, 1877. Entered service at: United States. Birth: Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Date of issue: August 8, 1877.

Citation:

Bravery in action.

See also

• Biography portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars

References

1. "Indian War Era Medal of Honor Recipients".
2. Fighting Men of the Indian Wars: A Biographical Encyclopedia of the Mountain Men, Soldiers, Cowboys, and Pioneers Who Took Up Arms During America's Westward Expansion. p. 32.