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U.S. Army
Anderson, Marion T.
Anderson, Marion T.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany D, 51st Indiana Infantry
HometownIndiana
Citation

Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy’s works, where he fell, severely wounded.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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