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William Thompson
1812 – 1872
William Thompson served the U.S. Navy. William was 60 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
7 November 1861 · USS Mohican, Forts Beauregard and Walker · Signal Quartermaster, U.S. Navy.
During action of the main squadron of ships against heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, 7 November 1861. Serving as signal quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Mohican, Thompson steadfastly steered the ship with a steady and bold heart under the batteries; was wounded by a piece of shell but remained at his station until he fell from loss of blood. Legs since amputated.
17, 10 July 1863.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
17, 10 July 1863.
During action of the main squadron of ships against heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, 7 November 1861. Serving as signal quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Mohican, Thompson steadfastly steered the ship with a steady and bold heart under the batteries; was wounded by a piece of shell but remained at his station until he fell from loss of blood. Legs since amputated.
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