Thomas J. Box
Captain Thomas J. Box (November 7, 1833 – December 18, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Box received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Resaca in Georgia on 14 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 7 April 1865.[1][2]
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Born | November 7, 1833 |
Died | December 18, 1914 81) | (aged
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Rank | Captain |
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Battles/wars | Battle of Resaca |
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Biography
Box was born on 7 November 1833 in Indiana. He enlisted into the 27th Indiana Infantry at Bedford, Indiana.[2] He died on 18 December 1914 in Indianapolis and his remains are interred at the Green Hill Cemetery in Indiana.[3]
References
- "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 27 September 2013.
- "Thomas J. Box". Retrieved 27 September 2013.
- "A Day in the Life of the Civil War". 14 May 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
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