Hampton Sidney Thomas-Rockledge, PA
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 40° 04.806 W 075° 05.706
18T E 491891 N 4436651
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Amelia Springs, VA on April 5, 1865. He is buried in Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, PA in Broad Lawn, Section 20, Grave 26.
Waymark Code: WM10NTB
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2019
Views: 3
He was born on November 3, 1837 in Quakertown, PA and died on May 21, 1890 in Philadelphia, PA. He originally was buried in Monument Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA and when it closed in 1956 he was reinterred to Lawnview. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: THOMAS, HAMPTON S.
• Rank and organization: Major, 1st Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry
• Place and date: At Amelia Springs, Va., 5 April 1865
• Entered service at: Pennsylvania
• Date of issue: 15 January 1894
Citation: Conspicuous gallantry in the capture of a field battery and a number of battle flags and in the destruction of the enemy's wagon train. Maj. Thomas lost a leg in this action.
Armed Service: Army
|
Visit Instructions:
To properly log your find, post a photograph of the medal recipient's grave marker. Do not place anything on the grave when taking the photo. If you have more information about the recipient please include it in your log.