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About Thomas W. Thompson
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Thomas W. Thompson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 May 1863, while serving with Company A, 66th Ohio Infantry, in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Sergeant Thompson was one of a party of four who voluntarily brought into the Union lines, under fire, a wounded Confederate officer from whom was obtained valuable information concerning the enemy.
General Orders: Date of Issue: July 16, 1892
Action Date: May 2, 1863
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company A
Division: 66th Ohio Infantry
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Thomas W. Thompson's Timeline
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May 27, 1839
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| 1927 |
March 25, 1927
Age 87
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Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign, Ohio, United States
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