Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John J Thompson
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
1st Maryland Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 6, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Hatcher's Run, Virginia, USA
Citation
As color bearer with most conspicuous gallantry preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 10, 1897
- Born: August 14, 1838, Holstein, Germany
- Died: July 2, 1915, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Buried: Immanuel Cemetery (PM) , Baltimore, MD, United States