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.

William E. Leonard
Bornc. 1836
Greene County, Pennsylvania
DiedFebruary 8, 1891 (aged 54–55)
Greene County, Pennsylvania
Place of burial
Jacksonville 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

He is buried at Jacksonville Cemetery Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania.

Medal of Honor citation

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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.

See also

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References

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  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • ""WILLIAM E. LEONARD" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
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