James B. Thompson
Medal of Honor recipient
About James B. Thompson
Lived 1843 – 1875 (aged 31–32).
James B. Thompson (1843 – August 31, 1875) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Thompson received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Thompson's medal was won for capturing the flag of the Confederate's 15th Georgia Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.
Thompson was born in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, entered service in Perrysville, and was later buried in Port Royal, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was James B. Thompson?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was James B. Thompson born?
James B. Thompson was born in 1843 in Juniata County.
When did James B. Thompson die?
James B. Thompson died on 31 August 1875.
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