Cornelius J. Leahy
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Cornelius J. Leahy | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1872 |
| Died | December 1, 1900 (aged 27–28) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1898 - 1900 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company A, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers |
| Conflicts | 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.[2]
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.[3]
