Marion T. Anderson (November 13, 1839 - February 7, 1904) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Anderson served in the American Civil War in Company D, 51st Indiana Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on September 1, 1893. He was a Companion of the District of Columbia Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.

Marion T. Anderson

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Marion T. Anderson

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

Marion T. Anderson

See also

List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F

References

External links

Military Times

1839 births

1904 deaths

Union Army soldiers

United States Army Medal of Honor recipients

People of Indiana in the American Civil War

People from Decatur County, Indiana

American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor

Burials at Arlington National Cemetery