| Cornelius J. Leahy | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1872 Ireland |
| Died | December 1, 1900 (aged 27–28) |
| Place of burial | San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1900 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers |
| Battles / wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Cornelius J. Leahy was a Private in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.
He is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, California.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands, September 3, 1899. Entered service at: San Francisco, Calif. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: May 3, 1902.
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.
See also
Notes
- Congressional Medal of Honor Society
- "Cornelius J. Leahy, Medal of Honor citation". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
References
- "Cornelius J. Leahy, Medal of Honor citation". Medal of Honor recipients — Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
- "The Army's Honor Roll: Board Recommends 30 Men for Medals" (PDF). New York Times. February 15, 1902. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
- Plante, Trevor K. (Summer 2000). "Researching Service in the U.S. Army During the Philippine Insurrection". Prologue Magazine. 32 (2). National Archives. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
- "Cornelius J. Leahy, Medal of Honor". Cemeteries - San Francisco National Cemetery. Department of Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
- "Cornelius J. Leahy, Medal of Honor citation". Citations 1900 Wars. Home of Heroes. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
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