Matthew Leonard
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This article is about the U.S. Army sergeant. For the American football player, see Matt Leonard.
Matthew Leonard (November 26, 1929 – February 28, 1967) was a United States Army sergeant who posthumously received America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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Matthew Leonard | |
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Born | (1929-11-26)November 26, 1929 Eutaw, Alabama, US |
Died | February 28, 1967(1967-02-28) (aged 37) near Suoi Da, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1949–1967 |
Rank | Sergeant First Class |
Unit | 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge 2nd Award. |
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