| Peter Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 4, 1847 Darlington, Wisconsin |
| Died | July 25, 1907 (aged 60) |
| 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 | Captain |
| Unit | Company B, 31st 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 would be 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 Union Army in September 1863 and served as a Private with Company B, 31st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered out as a brevet Captain. He died July 25, 1907 and was buried in Newell cemetery, Newell, Iowa.[1]
His award citation reads:
For extraordinary heroism on 19 March 1865, while serving with Company B, 31st Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Bentonville, North Carolina. Entirely unassisted, Private Anderson brought from the field an abandoned piece of artillery and saved the gun from falling into the hands of the enemy.