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Thomas N. Graham
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Medal of Honor winner Thomas N Graham
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Born | September 16, 1837 |
Died | February 4, 1911 | (aged 73)
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Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1864 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Company G, 15th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Battle of Missionary Ridge |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Thomas N. Graham (September 16, 1837 - February 4, 1911) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Graham was born on September 16, 1837, and entered service at Westville, Indiana. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, for extraordinary heroism shown on November 25, 1863, while serving as a Second Lieutenant with Company G, 15th Indiana Infantry Regiment, at the Battle of Missionary Ridge. His Medal of Honor was issued on February 15, 1897.
He died at the age of 73, on February 4, 1911, and was buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas.
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