Marion T. Anderson Explained

Marion T. Anderson
Birth Date:13 November 1839
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Birth Place:Decatur County, Indiana, US
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Rank:Captain
Serviceyears:1861 - 1865
Unit:Company D, 51st Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Battles: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. 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/29/anderson-marion-t.php Congressional Medal of Honor Society