Charles A. Thompson

1843 – 1900

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Charles A. Thompson served the U.S. Army. Charles was 57 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Charles A. Thompson

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

12 May 1864 · At Spotsylvania, Va. · Sergeant, Company D, 17th Michigan Infantry.

After the regiment was surrounded and all resistance seemed useless, fought single-handed for the colors and refused to give them up until he had appealed to his superior officers.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 12, 1864 · At Spotsylvania, Va. · Sergeant, Company D, 17th Michigan Infantry.

After the regiment was surrounded and all resistance seemed useless, fought single-handed for the colors and refused to give them up until he had appealed to his superior officers.

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