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Thomas J. Box — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Captain
Service Era: American Civil War, Battle of Resaca
Medals Recorded: 2

Thomas J. Box

Captain, U.S. Army

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American Civil WarBattle of Resaca

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal post-1913 Army

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Biography

He charged into fire and seized the enemy's flag at Resaca!

Captain Thomas J. Box was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Box received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Resaca in Georgia on 14 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 7 April 1865.

Verified service: 27th Indiana Infantry, Company D. At Resaca on 14 May 1864, he captured the flag of the 38th Alabama Infantry. Born 7 November 1833 in Bedford, Indiana; died 18 December 1914 in Indianapolis; buried at Greenhill Cemetery.

Sources: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/thomas-j-box

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