Marion T. Anderson
{{Short description|American soldier who received the Medal of Honor}}
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|death_date={{Death date and age|1904|2|7|1839|11|13}}
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|birth_place=Decatur County, Indiana, U.S.
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|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
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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.[http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/29/anderson-marion-t.php Congressional Medal of Honor Society]
See also
{{Portal|Biography|American Civil War}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2298 Military Times]
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Category:United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
Category:People of Indiana in the American Civil War
Category:People from Decatur County, Indiana
Category:American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor