Years of service 1861 - 1865 Died February 7, 1904 Battles/wars American Civil War | Awards Medal of Honor Rank Captain Name Marion Anderson | |
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Born November 13, 1839
Decatur County, Indiana ( 1839-11-13 ) Unit 51st Indiana Infantry Regiment Service/branch United States Army, Union Army | ||
Battles and wars American Civil War Allegiance United States of America | ||
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.
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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
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Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy's works, where he fell, severely wounded.
References
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