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
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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
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Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy's works, where he fell, severely wounded.[1]