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Thomas Anderson

Seaman Navy War of 1812

Navy
Navy
Branch of Service
Navy
Rank
Seaman
Unit
Flag Ship Lawrence
Conflict / Era
War of 1812
Date of Death
12/30/1863
Hometown
Paris, OH
Burial Location
Infirmary Farm
Monument Paver
No
Township (entering service)
Paris
Township (current / at death)
UNKNOWN
School
UNKNOWN
Record Authenticated
Yes

Biography

School: UNKNOWN. Mural on wall of State House of Ohio depicts Commodore Perry being rowed to safety; Thomas Anderson is the rower with the handkerchief around his head (per Donald Gruenbaum speech)

Source: Beers, Chapter II, Record 434; Military Marker; State House of Ohio Mural; Fold3 - Graves Registration Card | Beers History; War History of Union County, Chapter II p. 14