James H. Thompson
James H. Thompson (1824 - November 4, 1896) was an American soldier and surgeon and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.
Thompson was awarded the medal for actions with the U.S Volunteers on 14 March 1862 at New Bern, North Carolina.[1]
Medal of Honor Citation[]
Voluntarily reconnoitered the enemy's position and carried orders under the hottest fire.
Date Issued: 11 November 1870[2]
References[]
- ^ "James H. Thompson | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "James Thompson - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
Categories:
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- American Civil War surgeons
- 1824 births
- 1896 deaths