Pierre Leon
Pierre Leon | |
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| Born | August 23, 1838 Nice, France |
| Died | December 7, 1915 (aged 77) Riverside Township, New Jersey |
| Place of burial | St Peters Cemetery, Riverside, NJ |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Captain of the Forecastle |
| Unit | USS Baron DeKalb |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Pierre Leon (August 23, 1838 – December 7, 1915) was a Captain of the Forecastle in the Union Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.