Thomas J. Higgins
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 106 years ago |
| Date of birth | June 8,1831 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Huntingdon |
| Canada | |
| Date of died | August 15,1917 |
| Died | Hannibal |
| Missouri | |
| United States | |
| Battles and wars | American |
| War | |
| Battle of Vicksburg | |
| American Civil War | |
| Siege of Vicksburg | |
| Allegiances | United States |
| Union | |
| Service/branches | United States Army |
| Union Army | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1861978 |
Thomas J. Higgins Life story
Thomas J. Higgins 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.