Clifford Thomson

First Lieutenant

1834 – 1912

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First Lieutenant Clifford Thomson served the U.S. Army. Clifford was 78 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

First Lieutenant

Medal of Honor

2 May 1863 · At Chancellorsville, Va. · First Lieutenant, Company A, 1st New York Cavalry.

Volunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops; rode up so closely as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and as he wheeled to return they opened fire with musketry, the Union troops returning same. Under a terrific fire from both sides Lieutenant Thomson rode back unhurt to the Federal lines, averting a disaster to the Army by his heroic act.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army May 2, 1863 · At Chancellorsville, Va. · First Lieutenant, Company A, 1st New York Cavalry.

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