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About James B. Thompson
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant James B. Thompson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 July 1863, while serving with Company G, 1st Pennsylvania Rifles, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for capture of flag of 15th Georgia Infantry (Confederate States of America).
General Orders: Date of Issue: December 1, 1864
Action Date: July 3, 1863
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company G
Division: 1st Pennsylvania Rifles
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James B. Thompson's Timeline
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1843
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Juniata, Pennsylvania, United States
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| 1875 |
August 31, 1875
Age 32
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Old Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal, Juniata, Pennsylvania, United States
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