Freeman Thompson

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.

Rank: Corporal
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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