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William E. Leonard
Bornc. 1836
Greene County, Pennsylvania
DiedFebruary 8, 1891 (aged 54–55)
Greene County, Pennsylvania
Place of burialJacksonville Cemetery Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitPennsylvania Company F, 85th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

William E. Leonard (c. 1836–February 8, 1891) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

He is buried at Jacksonville Cemetery Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Deep Bottom, Va., April 16, 1864. Entered service at: Jacksonville, Pa. Birth: Greene County, Pa. Date of issue: April 6, 1865.

Citation:

Capture of battle flag.

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