Marion T. Anderson | |
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Born | November 13, 1839 |
Died | February 7, 1904 | (aged 64)
Place of birth | Decatur County, Indiana |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Company D, 51st Indiana Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Marion T. Anderson (November 13, 1839 - February 7, 1904) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography[]
Anderson served in the American Civil War in Company D, 51st Indiana Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on September 1, 1893.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Citation:
Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy's works, where he fell, severely wounded.[1]
See also[]
References[]
External links[]
- Marion T. Anderson at Find a Grave
- Military Times
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