Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Clifford Thomson
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Brevet Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
1st New York Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 2, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Chancellorsville, Virginia, USA
Citation
Volunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops; rode up so close as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and as he wheeled to return they opened fire with musketry, the Union troops returning same. Under a terrific fire from both sides, Lt. Thompson rode back unhurt to the Federal lines, averting a disaster to the Army by his heroic act.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 27, 1896
- Born: April 15, 1834, Fulton, Oswego County, NY, United States
- Died: September 29, 1912
- Buried: Holy Sepulchre St. John & Paul Cemetery (PM) (10), East Orange, NJ, United States