Peter Thompson

1854 – 1928

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Peter Thompson served the U.S. Army. Peter was 73 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

25 June 1876 · At Little Big Horn, Mont. · Private, Company C, 7th U.S. Cavalry.

After having voluntarily brought water to the wounded, in which effort he was shot through the head, he made two successful trips for the same purpose, notwithstanding remonstrances of his sergeant.

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Medal of Honor - Army June 25, 1876 · At Little Big Horn, Mont. · Private, Company C, 7th U.S. Cavalry.

After having voluntarily brought water to the wounded, in which effort he was shot through the head, he made two successful trips for the same purpose, notwithstanding remonstrances of his sergeant.

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