William Thompkins
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
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
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
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy,
Distinguished gallantry in encouraging those near him by his bravery and coolness after being shot through the head and entirely without sight.
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy,
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire of the enemy.
After 2 men had been shot down by Spaniards while transmitting orders to the engine-room on the Wanderer, the ship having become disabled, this officer
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy.
Voluntarily left shelter and went, under fire, to the aid of a private of his company who was wounded.
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the
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