Marion T. Anderson

Marion T. Anderson
Born (1839-11-13)November 13, 1839
Decatur County, Indiana
Died February 7, 1904(1904-02-07) (aged 64)
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1861 - 1865
Rank Captain
Unit Company D, 51st Indiana 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.

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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