Peter Anderson (soldier) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Peter T Anderson
Born	(1847-07-04)July 4, 1847 Darlington, Territory of Wisconsin
Died	July 25, 1907(1907-07-25) (aged 60) Newell, Iowa
Place of burial	Newell Cemetery, Newell, Iowa
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service/branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1863 - 1865
Rank	Corporal Brevet Captain
Unit	31st Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Bentonville
Awards	Medal of Honor

Peter T. Anderson (July 4, 1847 – July 25, 1907) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Bentonville.

Anderson was born July 4, 1847 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the 31st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry in September 1863 and was mustered out in July 1865. He received a brevet promotion to Captain two years later. He died July 25, 1907 and was buried in Newell Cemetery, Newell, Iowa.