Marcus Hanna | |
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Birth name | Marcus Aurelius Hanna |
Born | November 3, 1842 Bristol, Maine, US |
Died | December 21, 1921 | (aged 79)
Place of burial | Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Portland, Maine, US |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Service | |
Years of service | 1861-1865 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Company B, 50th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Awards |
Marcus Aurelius Hanna (November 3, 1842 – December 21, 1921) was an American lighthouse keeper famous for his heroism. He is the only person in history to have received both the Medal of Honor and the Gold Lifesaving Medal.