William P. Thompson

William P. Thompson
Born January 11, 1844
Died October 7, 1864 (aged 20)
Place of burial Greenbush Cemetery Lafayette, Indiana
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1861–1864
Rank Sergeant
Unit Indiana 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. 1.0 1.1 "William P. Thompson". Find a Grave. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
  2. "William P. Thompson". Military Times. Retrieved July 21, 2013.