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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1841 London, England |
| Died | August 1, 1882 (aged 40–41) Minneapolis, Kansas |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–65 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Company B, 4th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal 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]
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- 4th NY Cavalry Regimental roster
- 9th NY Cavalry Regimental roster
- ""FRANK LESLIE" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- "Frank Leslie". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
External links
- Don Morfe (January 26, 2005). "Frank Leslie". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 6, 2010.