Thomas Harding
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, awarded in 1864
About Thomas Harding
Born 1837.
Thomas Harding (born 1837, date of death unknown) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for attempting to save an officer from drowning.
Harding was born in 1837 in Middletown, Connecticut. He served during the Civil War as a captain of the forecastle on the .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Harding?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, awarded in 1864
When was Thomas Harding born?
Thomas Harding was born in 1837 in Middletown.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Harding (sailor)
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