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Thomas N. Graham
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Medal of Honor winner Thomas N Graham
Born (1837-09-16)September 16, 1837
Died February 4, 1911(1911-02-04) (aged 73)
Buried
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1861 - 1864
Rank Captain
Unit Indiana Company G, 15th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Battle of Missionary Ridge
Awards Medal of Honor

Thomas N. Graham (September 16, 1837 - February 4, 1911) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

Graham was born on September 16, 1837, and entered service at Westville, Indiana. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, for extraordinary heroism shown on November 25, 1863, while serving as a Second Lieutenant with Company G, 15th Indiana Infantry Regiment, at the Battle of Missionary Ridge. His Medal of Honor was issued on February 15, 1897.

He died at the age of 73, on February 4, 1911, and was buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, Kansas.

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