Thompkins, William H. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Thompkins, William H.

ConflictSpanish American War

RankSergeant

Year of Action1898

Unit/Command10th U.S. Cavalry, Troop G

BirthplacePaterson, New Jersey

Citation

Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Spanish American War Year of Action: 1898

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