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U.S. Army
Leonard, Patrick Thomas
Leonard, Patrick Thomas
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankSergeant
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command23rd U.S. Infantry, Company A
Citation

Gallantry in charge on hostile Sioux.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

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