Leonidas H. Inscho
| Leonidas H. Inscho | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1840 Chatham, Ohio |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 12th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Leonidas H. Inscho (1840-1907) was an American soldier and member of the 12th Ohio Infantry who fought in the American Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for capturing a Confederate captain and some of his men, despite an injury to his left hand.[1][2][3]
Inscho enlisted in 1861, and was wounded twice, once in 1862, and once in 1863.[2]
References
- ↑ "Leonidas H. Inscho". Military Times. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- 1 2 History of Licking County, Ohio. Newark, OH: A. A. Graham and Publishers. 1881. p. 347.
- ↑ Perrien, Joseph (1901). Deeds of Valor. I. Detroit: The Perrien-Keydel Company.
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