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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
 

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