Thomas J. Box

Thomas J. Box
Born (1833-11-07)November 7, 1833
Died December 18, 1914(1914-12-18) (aged 81)
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Captain
Unit Indiana Company D, 27th Indiana Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Resaca
Awards Medal of Honor

Captain Thomas J. Box (November 7, 1833 to December 18, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Box received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Resaca in Georgia on 14 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 7 April 1865.[1][2]

Biography

Box was born on 7 November 1833 in Indiana. He enlisted into the 27th Indiana Infantry at Bedford, Indiana.[2] He died on 18 December 1914 in Indianapolis and his remains are interred at the Green Hill Cemetery in Indiana.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Capture of flag of the 38th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.).[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Thomas J. Box". Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  3. ↑ "A Day in the Life of the Civil War". 14 May 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
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