U.S. Army
Herron, Leander TaylorConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1868
Unit/Command3rd U.S. Infantry, Company A
HometownPennsylvania
Citation
While detailed as mail courier from the fort, voluntarily went to the assistance of a party of 4 enlisted men, who were attacked by about 50 Indians at some distance from the fort and remained with them until the party was relieved.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Leander Taylor Herron
Pena, Mike C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Miller, FrankU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Keene, JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Potter, George W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Knight, Joseph F.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Lonsway, JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Homan, ConradU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Holmes, William T.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Liteky, Charles James (Angelo)U.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Hartzog, Joshua B.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Ricksecker, John HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Merrill, AugustusU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
