Joseph Leonard
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
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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
Voluntarily took part in and was dangerously wounded during an assault on the enemy's works.
On board the U.S.S. Pampanga, Mount Dajo Jolo, Philippine Islands, 8 March 1906. Serving in the presence of the enemy on this date, Fitz displayed
For most distinguished gallantry in leading his battalion upon the entrenchments of the enemy, on which occasion he fell mortally wounded.
After the attacking party had become demoralized, fearlessly led a small body of troops under a severe fire and through water waist deep in the
Pushed through the enemy's lines alone, during the night, from the beach to the beleaguered force at Vigan, and returned the following morning to report
For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy at Hilongas, Philippine Islands, 6 May 1900.
For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle while with the Eighth Army Corps, 25, 27, 29 March, and 5 April 1899.
For extraordinary heroism and gallantry while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, Philippine Islands, 12 and 13 September 1899.
Alone and unaided, charged a body of 15 insurgents, dislodging them, killing 4 and wounding several.
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