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Thompkins, George W.

U.S. Army

Thompkins, George W.

Thompkins, George W.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany F, 124th New York Infantry

HometownNew York

Citation

Capture of flag of 49th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.) from an officer who, with colors in hand, was rallying his men.

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

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