Freeman C. Thompson
Medal of Honor awardee
About Freeman C. Thompson
Lived 1845 – 1887 (aged 41–42). Freeman C. Thompson was an American.
Freeman C. Thompson (February25, 1845August10, 1887) was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Third Battle of Petersburg on 2 April, 1865. He fought for the 116th Ohio Infantry. Thompson was born in Monroe County, Ohio and is now buried in Olive Cemetery (Caldwell, Ohio).
Medal of Honor Citation Was twice knocked from the parapet of Fort Gregg by blows from the enemy muskets but at the third attempt fought his way into the works.
Date Issued: May 12, 1865
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Who was Freeman C. Thompson?
Medal of Honor awardee
When was Freeman C. Thompson born?
Freeman C. Thompson was born in 1845 in Monroe County.
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Freeman C. Thompson died in 1887 in Caldwell.
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Freeman C. Thompson was American.
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