Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Thomas W Hoffman
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brevet Lieutenant Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
208th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Prevented a retreat of his regiment during the battle.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 19, 1895
- Born: July 21, 1839, Perrysburg, Allegheny County, PA, United States
- Died: April 18, 1905, Scranton, PA, United States
- Buried: Pomfret Manor Cemetery (H-173), Sunbury, PA, United States