Peter Anderson (soldier)
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Peter T Anderson | |
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Born | Darlington, Territory of Wisconsin | July 4, 1847
Died | July 25, 1907 Newell, Iowa | (aged 60)
Place of burial | Newell Cemetery, Newell, Iowa |
Allegiance | ![]() Union |
Service/ | ![]() Union Army |
Years of service | 1863 - 1865 |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War Battle of Bentonville |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Peter T. Anderson (July 4, 1847 – July 25, 1907) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Bentonville.
Anderson was born July 4, 1847 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the 31st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry in September 1863 and was mustered out in July 1865. He received a brevet promotion to Captain two years later. He died July 25, 1907 and was buried in Newell Cemetery, Newell, Iowa.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
His award citation reads:
For extraordinary heroism on 19 March 1865, while serving with Company B, 31st Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Bentonville, North Carolina. Entirely unassisted, Private Anderson brought from the field an abandoned piece of artillery and saved the gun from falling into the hands of the enemy.
See also
References
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- "Peter Anderson". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
- "Peter Anderson". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
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