William P. Thompson
William P. Thompson | |
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Born | January 11, 1844 |
Died | October 7, 1864 | (aged 20)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 20th Indiana Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Battle of the Wilderness |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
William P. Thompson (January 11, 1844 – October 7, 1864) was a sergeant in the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for action at Battle of the Wilderness during which he was killed on May 6, 1864[1] with an award being issued to him on December 1, 1864.[2] He was buried at Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Indiana.[1]
References
- ^ a b "William P. Thompson". Find a Grave. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ "William P. Thompson". Military Times. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
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