Freeman C. Thompson
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Freeman C. Thompson (February 25, 1845 – August 10, 1887) was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Third Battle of Petersburg on 2 April, 1865. He fought for the 116th Ohio Infantry. Thompson was born in Monroe County, Ohio and is now buried in Olive Cemetery (Caldwell, Ohio).[1]
Medal of Honor Citation
- Was twice knocked from the parapet of Fort Gregg by blows from the enemy muskets but at the third attempt fought his way into the works.
Date Issued: May 12, 1865[2]
References
- ^ "Freeman C. Thompson | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "Freeman Thompson - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
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