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Spanish-American War - U.S. Army

Thomas J Graves

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Quartermaster Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company C,
    17th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: El Caney, Cuba
Citation
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Millville, Indiana
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 22, 1899
  • Born: September 29, 1866, Milton, Wayne County, IN, United States
  • Died: January 27, 1944, Pershing, IN, United States
  • Buried: Zion Lutheran Cemetery (Sec.3) , East Germantown, IN, United States
  • Location of Medal: Cambridge City Public Library (History Room), Cambridge City, IN
 

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