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Leahy, Cornelius J.
Leahy, Cornelius J.
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. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1899

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