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Service Profile
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Rank
- Captain
- Service Era
- American Civil War, Battle of Nashville
- Medals Recorded
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Marion T. Anderson
Captain, U.S. Army
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Biography
Led a fierce charge over five lines of enemy combat works.
Marion T. Anderson led from the front at Nashville. Born in Decatur County, Indiana, on November 13, 1839, he served as captain of Company D, 51st Indiana Infantry.
On December 16, 1864, Anderson led his regiment over five successive lines of Confederate works during the Battle of Nashville. He was severely wounded after reaching the enemy position. His conduct brought the Medal of Honor, presented on September 1, 1893.
Medal of Honor Citation (condensed): Led his regiment over five lines of enemy works at Nashville and fell severely wounded.
Anderson died on February 7, 1904, at Glencarlyn, Virginia, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 1, Grave 512.
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