Thomas J. Graves

Thomas J. Graves (September 29, 1866 – January 27, 1944) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Thomas J. Graves
Born(1866-09-29)September 29, 1866
Milton, Indiana
DiedJanuary 27, 1944(1944-01-27) (aged 77)
Place of burial
South Germany Cemetery Pershing, Indiana
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1898 - 1901
RankQuartermaster Sergeant
Unit17th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Graves was born September 29, 1866 in Milton, Indiana and joined the army from Columbus, Ohio in May 1898. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.[1] He was discharged in May 1901.[2]

He died January 27, 1944 and is buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery Pershing, Indiana.[3]

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.[1]

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See also

References
  1. "War with Spain; Graves, Thomas J." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
  2. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
  3. Find a Grave


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