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U.S. Army

Hampton Sidney Thomas

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Colonel

Year of Action1865

Unit/Command1st Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry

BirthplaceQuakertown, Pennsylvania

Citation

Conspicuous gallantry in the capture of a field battery and a number of battle flags and in the destruction of the enemy’s wagon train. Maj. Thomas lost a leg in this action.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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