February 28, 1967 Matthew Leonard, Medal of Honor recipient, died in action. Leonard was born November 26, 1929 in Eutaw, Alabama and served in the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
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Matthew Leonard – February 28th in African American History
By Chimsima Zuhri on February 28, 2014 in African American History, February, Military
Tags: Army, December 19, February 28, Korean War, Medal of Honor, November 26, Vietnam War
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