1/Lt. Clifford Thomson

Clifford Thomson

Jounalist

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Clifford Thomson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 May 1863, while serving with Company A, 1st New York Cavalry, in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia. First Lieutenant Thomson volunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops; rode up so closely as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and as he wheeled to return they opened fire with musketry, the Union troops returning same. Under a terrific fire from both sides Lieutenant Thomson rode back unhurt to the Federal lines, averting a disaster to the Army by his heroic act.

General Orders: Date of Issue: November 27, 1896

Action Date: May 2, 1863

Service: Army

Rank: First Lieutenant

Company: Company A

Division: 1st New York Cavalry

Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as the First Lieutenant of Company A, 1st New York Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia on May 2, 1863. His citation reads "Volunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops; rode up so closely as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and as he wheeled to return they opened fire with musketry, the Union troops returning same. Under a terrific fire from both sides Lieutenant Thomson rode back unhurt to the Federal lines, averting a disaster to the Army by his heroic act". His Medal was issued on November 27, 1896. He received the brevet of Major, US Volunteers for his war service.

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• Residence: 1860 - 3rd Division 18th Ward New York City, New York, New York, United States
• Residence: 1870 - Westchester, Westchester, New York, United States
• Residence: 1910 - East Orange Ward 5, Essex, New Jersey, United States
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