John Thompson-Baltimore, MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 20.574 W 076° 34.398
18S E 364421 N 4356009
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Hatchers Run, VA on February 6, 1865. He is buried in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery AKA German Lutheran Cemetery, Baltimore, MD.
Waymark Code: WM10Q49
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2019
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He was born on August 14, 1838 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and died on July 2, 1915 in Baltimore MD. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: THOMPSON, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company C, 1st Maryland Infantry
• Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 6 February 1865
• Entered service at: Baltimore, Md.
• Date of issue: 10 September 1897
Citation: As color bearer with most conspicuous gallantry preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works.
Armed Service: Army
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