Thomas J. Graves-East Germantown (Pershing), IN
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N 39° 49.026 W 085° 08.184
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at El Caney, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He is buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, East Germantown (Pershing), IN in Section 3.
Waymark Code: WMY25T
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2018
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He was born on September 29, 1866 in Milton, IN and died on January 27, 1944 in Dayton OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GRAVES, THOMAS J.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898
• Entered service at: Millville, Ind.
• Date of issue: 22 June 1899
Citation: Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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