Thomas J. Higgins

Not to be confused with Canadian municipal politician Thomas J. Higgins.
Thomas J. Higgins
Born(1831-06-08)June 8, 1831
Huntingdon, Quebec, Canada
DiedAugust 15, 1917(1917-08-15) (aged 86)
Hannibal, Missouri
Place of burial
Holy Family Cemetery Hannibal, Missouri
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
Service years1862 - 1865
RankSergeant
Unit Company D, 99th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
Siege of Vicksburg
AwardsMedal 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.

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