Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Hampton Sidney Thomas
Details
- Rank: Major (Highest Rank: Brevet Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
1st Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 5, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Amelia Springs, Virginia, USA
Citation
Conspicuous gallantry in the capture of a field battery and a number of battle flags and in the destruction of the enemy's wagon train. Maj. Thomas lost a leg in this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 15, 1894
- Born: November 3, 1837, Quakertown, Bucks County, PA, United States
- Died: May 21, 1899, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: Lawnview Cemetery (20-26), Philadelphia, PA, United States