William Thompson

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

During action of the main squadron of ships against heavily defended Forts Beauregard and Walker on Hilton Head, 7 November 1861. Serving as signal quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Mohican, Thompson steadfastly steered the ship with a steady and bold heart under the batteries; was wounded by a piece of shell but remained at his station until he fell from loss of blood. Legs since amputated.

Rank: Signal Quartermaster
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Navy

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