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U.S. Army
Thompkins, William H.
Thompkins, William H.
RankSergeant
Year of Action1898
Unit/Command10th U.S. Cavalry, Troop G
HometownPaterson, New Jersey
Citation

Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated.

Branch: U.S. ArmyYear of Action: 1898

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