U.S. Army
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.
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