Frank Leslie (Medal of Honor)

Frank Leslie (1841 – August 1, 1882) was a private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Frank Leslie
Born1841
London, England
DiedAugust 1, 1882 (aged 4041)
Minneapolis, Kansas
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862–65
RankCorporal
UnitNew York (state) Company B, 4th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Leslie enlisted in the Army from New York City in December 1862, and was assigned as a corporal to the 4th New York Cavalry. He was captured at Warrenton Springs in June 1863 and paroled, and was reduced to private.[1] Following his MOH action, he was again promoted to corporal, and transferred to the 9th New York Cavalry in February 1865. He mustered out with his regiment in July 1865.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 4th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Front Royal, Va., August 15, 1864. Entered service at: ------. Birth: England. Date of issue: August 26, 1864.

Citation:

Capture of colors of 3d Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).[3]

See also

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. 4th NY Cavalry Regimental roster
  2. 9th NY Cavalry Regimental roster
  3. ""FRANK LESLIE" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
  • Don Morfe (January 26, 2005). "Frank Leslie". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 6, 2010.


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