U.S. Army
Thomas, Hampton SidneyConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Colonel
Year of Action1865
Unit/Command1st Pennsylvania Veteran Cavalry
HometownQuakertown, 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.
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