Lt. William P. Thompson, MOH

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Sergeant William P. Thompson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 May 1864, while serving with Company G, 20th Indiana Infantry, in action during the Wilderness Campaign, Virginia, for capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America). General Orders: Date of Issue: December 1, 1864 Action Date: May 6, 1864

Thompson, William P. BATTLE UNIT NAME: 20th Regiment, Indiana Infantry SIDE: Union COMPANY: G,F SOLDIER'S RANK IN: Private SOLDIER'S RANK OUT: First Lieutenant ALTERNATE NAME: William D./Thompson FILM NUMBER: M540 ROLL 77 PLAQUE NUMBER: NOTES: General Note - Original filed under William D./Thompson