Thomas J. Box-Bedford, IN
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 51.408 W 086° 29.214
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Resaca. GA on May 14, 1864. He is buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, IN in Section 10, Lot 55.
Waymark Code: WMYQA7
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2018
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He was born on November 7, 1833 in Lawrence, IN and died on December 18, 1914 in Indianapolis, IN. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BOX, THOMAS J.
• Rank and organization: Captain, Company D, 27th Indiana Infantry
• Place and date: At Resaca, Ga., 14 May 1864
• Entered service at: Bedford, Ind.
• Date of issue: 7 April 1865
Citation: Capture of flag of the 38th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).
Armed Service: Army
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