Thomas Anderson (Medal of Honor)

Thomas Anderson
Born (1841-07-12)July 12, 1841
Centre County, Pennsylvania
Died September 8, 1912(1912-09-08) (aged 71)
Place of burial Dunkard Cemetery (Lone Pine, Pennsylvania)
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Corporal
Unit Company I, 1st West Virginia Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Thomas Anderson (July 12, 1841 – September 8, 1912) 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 under the 1st West Virginia Cavalry for the Union Army.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Capture of Confederate flag.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Thomas Anderson". Medal of Honor recipients. Military Times. Retrieved February 18, 2012.

External links

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