Marion T. Anderson

Marion T. Anderson
Born(1839-11-13)November 13, 1839
Decatur County, Indiana, US
DiedFebruary 7, 1904(1904-02-07) (aged 64)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankCaptain
UnitCompany D, 51st Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal 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

Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ Congressional Medal of Honor Society