Thomas J. Graves (September 29, 1866 – January 27, 1944) was a
private
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serving in the
United States Army during the
Spanish–American War who received the
Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Graves was born September 29, 1866, in
Milton, Indiana and joined the army from
Columbus, Ohio
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in May 1898. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company C,
17th U.S. Infantry
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as a private where he received the
Medal of Honor for his actions.
He was discharged in May 1901.
[Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914]
He died January 27, 1944, and is buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Pershing, Indiana
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.
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Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Millville, Ind. Birth: Milton, Ind. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
See also
* List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War
References
External links
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1866 births
1944 deaths
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
United States Army soldiers
Burials in Indiana
People from Wayne County, Indiana
Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor
Military personnel from Indiana
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