Peter Anderson

Military Person

1847 – 1907

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Who was Peter Anderson?

Peter T. Anderson 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.

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Born
Jul 4, 1847
Darlington
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Jul 25, 1907
Newell

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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