Thomas J. Higgins

1831 – 1917

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Thomas J. Higgins served the U.S. Army. Thomas was 86 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

22 May 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Sergeant, Company D, 99th Illinois Infantry.

When his regiment fell back in the assault, repulsed, this soldier continued to advance and planted the flag on the parapet, where he was captured by the enemy.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 22, 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Sergeant, Company D, 99th Illinois Infantry.

When his regiment fell back in the assault, repulsed, this soldier continued to advance and planted the flag on the parapet, where he was captured by the enemy.

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