Thomas J. Higgins | |
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| Born | June 8, 1831 Huntingdon, Quebec, Canada[1][2] |
| Died | August 15, 1917 (aged 86) Hannibal, Missouri |
| Place of burial | Holy Family Cemetery Hannibal, Missouri |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company D, 99th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Siege of Vicksburg |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Thomas J. Higgins (June 8, 1831 – August 15, 1917) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War who was a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Vicksburg.
Higgins joined the 99th Illinois Infantry in August 1862, and was mustered out in July 1865.[2]
- ^ Higgins' middle name is listed as H. and his birth place is given as Franklin County, New York in Deeds of valor: How America's Civil War heroes won the Congressional Medal of Honor, which was first published in 1901. His Medal of Honor citation however, lists his middle initial as J. and Canada as his birth place.
- ^ a b Illinois Service Record. His service record lists his birthplace as Huntingdon, Canada.