About Max Thompson
Lived 1922 – 1996 (aged 74). Max Thompson was an American military personnel.
Max Thompson (July 21, 1922 – November 30, 1996) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.
Born in the community of Bethel in Haywood County, North Carolina, Thompson joined the Army from Prescott, Arizona By October 18, 1944, he was serving in Europe as a sergeant in Company K, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. During a battle on that day, near Haaren, Germany, he single-handedly attacked the German forces on several occasions. For his actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor eight months later, on June 18, 1945. He attained the rank of Technical Sergeant before leaving the Army.
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Who was Max Thompson?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
When was Max Thompson born?
Max Thompson was born on 21 July 1922 in Bethel.
When did Max Thompson die?
Max Thompson died on 30 November 1996 in Haywood County.
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Max Thompson was a military personnel.
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Max Thompson was American.
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· DBpedia: Max Thompson (Medal of Honor)
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