Frank Leslie (Medal of Honor)

Frank Leslie
Born	1841 London, England
Died	August 1, 1882 (aged 40–41) Minneapolis, Kansas, US
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1862–65
Rank	Corporal
Unit	Company B, 4th Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry
Battles / wars	American Civil War
Awards	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.

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. 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.

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.).

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.

• "Frank Leslie". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.