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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal John J. Thompson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 February 1865, while serving with Company C, 1st Maryland Infantry, in action at Hatcher's Run, Virginia. As Color Bearer with most conspicuous gallantry, Corporal Thompson preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works.
General Orders: Date of Issue: September 10, 1897
Action Date: February 6, 1865
Service: Army
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company C
Division: 1st Maryland Infantry
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August 14, 1838
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Holstein, Germany
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1872
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Maryland, United States
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1873
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Maryland, United States
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1884
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Maryland, United States
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July 2, 1915
Age 76
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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German Lutheran Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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