Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George W Thompkins
Details
- Also Known As: Tompkins, George W.
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
124th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 25, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag of 49th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.) from an officer who, with colors in hand, was rallying his men.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Port Jervis, Orange County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 6, 1865
- Born: April 9, 1841, Orange County, NY, United States
- Died: February 22, 1934, Schenectady, NY, United States
- Buried: Vale Cemetery (PM) (M1-59), Schenectady, NY, United States