Marion T. Anderson
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Marion T. Anderson | |
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Born | Decatur County, Indiana, US | November 13, 1839
Died | February 7, 1904 | (aged 64)
Allegiance | United States |
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.
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. He was a Companion of the District of Columbia Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy's works, where he fell, severely wounded.[1]
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- 1839 births
- 1904 deaths
- Union Army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- People of Indiana in the American Civil War
- People from Decatur County, Indiana
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery