William P. Thompson

1844 – 1864

William P. Thompson served the U.S. Army. William was 20 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

6 May 1864 · At Wilderness, Va. · Sergeant, Company G, 20th Indiana Infantry.

Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

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Medal of Honor - Army May 6, 1864 · At Wilderness, Va. · Sergeant, Company G, 20th Indiana Infantry.

Capture of flag of 55th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

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