Graves - Thomas - CW
THOMAS GRAVES
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal,Crawfordsville, 18 July 1890 p 3
Members of the 86th Regiment residing in this vicinity will regret to learn that one of their well known comrades, Thomas J. Graves, committed suicide by hanging last Monday at his home in Williamsport. Sergeant Graves was a member of Co. and at the battle of Mission Ridge after two color bearers had boon shot down he seized the colors and bore them in triumph to the top. He was twice wounded in the performance of this brave deed. One leg had finally to be amputated. Ho was twice elected auditor of Warren county, and was greatly respected and highly esteemed as a citizen. He leaves a wife and five children. - kbz