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He was born December 10, 1842 in Wellsburg, New New York
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Thomas Parke
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He enlisted in the 5th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment at age 19, mustering in on January 17, 1862. He was promoted first sergeant on March 5, 1862 and to second lieutenant on March 24, 1862. He was later promoted to first lieutenant and then became adjutant.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor on February 24, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Nashville, Tennessee, December 16, 1864.
He mustered out on April 5, 1865. He died January 8, 1912, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, where his grave can be found in section 1, lot 361, map grid M/North 35.
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 5th Minnesota Infantry. Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Chemung County, N.Y. Date of issue: 24 February 1865. Citation: Capture of flag of 4th Mississippi (CSA).Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 5th Minnesota Infantry. Place and date: At Nashville, Tenn., 16 December 1864. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Chemung County, N.Y. Date of issue: 24 February 1865. Citation: Capture of flag of 4th Mississippi (CSA).