Matthew Leonard...Nov. 26, 1929 -February 28, 1967
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - R.I.P.
United States Army soldier who received America"s highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Matthew Leonard entered the Army from Birmingham, Alabama in 1949. He served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. On February 28, 1967, Leonard was serving as a platoon Sergeant with Company B, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division near Suoi Da, South Vietnam.
When his platoon came under attack on that day, Sergeant Leonard organized the defense and encouraged his mentor
Despite suffering several wounds, he continued to command and eventually charged an enemy machine gun. He was wounded again during the charge,and died soon after.
Matthew Leonard is buried in Fort Mitchell, Alabama"s National Cemetery.
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