William P. Thompson
For other people named William Thompson, see William Thompson (disambiguation).
| William P. Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1844 |
| Died | October 7, 1864 (aged 20) |
| Place of burial | Greenbush Cemetery Lafayette, Indiana |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |
 20th Indiana Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Wilderness |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William P. Thompson (January 11, 1844-October 7, 1864) was a sergeant in the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for action at Battle of the Wilderness during which he was killed on May 6, 1864[1] with an award being issued to him on December 1, 1864.[2] He was buried at Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Indiana.[1]
References
- 1 2 "William P. Thompson". Find a Grave. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ↑ "William P. Thompson". Military Times. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
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