Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Army
William H Thompkins
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
Troop G,
10th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 30, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Tayabacoa, Cuba
Citation
Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 23, 1899
- Born: October 3, 1872, Paterson, Passaic County, NJ, United States
- Died: September 24, 1916
- Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery (MH) (WS-1036-A-11), San Francisco, CA, United States
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