Freeman C. Thompson

Corporal

1845 – 1887

Corporal Freeman C. Thompson served the U.S. Army. Freeman was 42 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Corporal

Medal of Honor

2 April 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Corporal, Company F, 116th Ohio Infantry.

Was twice knocked from the parapet of Fort Gregg by blows from the enemy muskets but at the third attempt fought his way into the works.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 2, 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Corporal, Company F, 116th Ohio Infantry.

Was twice knocked from the parapet of Fort Gregg by blows from the enemy muskets but at the third attempt fought his way into the works.

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