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U.S. ArmyAwarded Posthumously

Cornelius J. Leahy

ConflictPhilippine War

Year of Action1899

Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers, Company A, 36th Infantry

Citation

Distinguished gallantry in action in driving off a superior force and with the assistance of 1 comrade brought from the field of action the bodies of 2 comrades, 1 killed and the other severely wounded, this while on a scout.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Philippine War Year of Action: 1899

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