Thomas J. Graves (September 29, 1866 – January 27, 1944) was a

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serving in the

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during the

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who received the

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for bravery.

Biography

Graves was born September 29, 1866, in

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and joined the army from

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in May 1898. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company C,

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as a private where he received the

for his actions. He was discharged in May 1901.Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914 He died January 27, 1944, and is buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery Pershing, Indiana.Find a Grave
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Medal of Honor citation

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. Birth: Milton, 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.

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Medal of Honor citation

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