George W. Thompson

1847 – 1925

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George W. Thompson served the U.S. Army. George was 78 years old.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Patrolman George W. Thompson was shot and killed on 30th Street, between Dearborn Street and Federal Street, after he and his partner stopped two suspicious men at about 11:00 pm. One of the suspects drew a revolver and fatally wounded Patrolman Thompson. Patrolman Thompson's killer was shot and fatally wounded by another officer. The second subject was arrested but was acquitted. Patrolman Thompson was a United States Army veteran of World War I and had served with the Chicago Police Department for three years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

17 May 1870 · At Little Blue, Nebr. · Private, Company C, 2d U.S. Cavalry.

Gallantry in action.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army May 17, 1870 · At Little Blue, Nebr. · Private, Company C, 2d U.S. Cavalry.

Gallantry in action.

Also Served

Chicago Police Department

Patrolman

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