Marion T. Anderson (November 13, 1839 - February 7, 1904) was an American soldier who received the

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for valor during the

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Biography

Anderson served in the

in Company D, 51st Indiana Infantry for the

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. He received the Medal of Honor on September 1, 1893. He was a Companion of the District of Columbia Commandery of the

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Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Led his regiment over 5 lines of the enemy's works, where he fell, severely wounded.Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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