Marion T. Anderson | |
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Born | Decatur County, Indiana | November 13, 1839
Died | February 7, 1904 64) | (aged
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Company D, 51st Regiment Indiana Volunteer 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.
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. He was a Companion of the District of Columbia Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Citation:
Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy's works, where he fell, severely wounded. [1]
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