Marion T. Anderson

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.

Marion T. Anderson
Born(1839-11-13)November 13, 1839
Decatur County, Indiana
DiedFebruary 7, 1904(1904-02-07) (aged 64)
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
Rank Captain
UnitIndiana Company D, 51st Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

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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