Thomas W. Bradley
| Thomas W. Bradley | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district |
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In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1913 |
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| Preceded by | George N. Southwick |
| Succeeded by | Francis B. Harrison |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 1st district |
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In office 1876–1876 |
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| Born |
Thomas Wilson Bradley April 6, 1844 Yorkshire, England |
| Died | May 30, 1920 (aged 76) Walden, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Walden, New York |
| Occupation | Military officer, businessman, banker |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 U.S. ArmyNew York National Guard |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
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 CaptainBrevet Major (Army) Colonel (National Guard) |
| Unit | 124th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars |
Civil War Battle of Chancellorsville Battle of Gettysburg Battle of Boydton Plank Road |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor
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Thomas Wilson Bradley (April 6, 1844 – May 30, 1920) was a United States Representative from New York and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Born in Yorkshire, England, Bradley immigrated to the United States in 1846 with his parents, who settled in Walden, New York. He attended school until nine years of age, and then began working for his family's business, the New York Knife Company, as a "shop boy."
Bradley enlisted in the Army from Walden in August 1862, advanced to become a sergeant, and later received a commission. After the Battle of Chancellorsville, he was promoted to captain and became the aide-de-camp to Major General Gershom Mott, 3rd Division, II Corps. He later received a brevet promotion to major of Volunteers. Bradley was wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of the Wilderness, and the Battle of Boydton Plank Road, and was mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. After the war Bradley was active in the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States and other veterans organizations and reunion societies. Bradley also continued his military service as assistant inspector general of the New York National Guard with the rank of lieutenant colonel, later receiving promotion to colonel.
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