Years of service 1861–1864 Name William Thompson | Died October 7, 1864 Rank Sergeant Awards Medal of Honor | |
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Born January 11, 1844 ( 1844-01-11 ) Place of burial Greenbush Cemetery Lafayette, Indiana Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Battle of the Wilderness Similar People George Meade, Robert E Lee, Ulysses S Grant | ||
Battles and wars Battle of the Wilderness Service/branch United States Army | ||
William P. Thompson (January 11, 1844-October 7, 1864) was a sergeant in the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for action at Battle of the Wilderness during which he was killed on May 6, 1864 with an award being issued to him on December 1, 1864. He was buried at Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Indiana.
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