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Thompson, Freeman C.

U.S. Army

Thompson, Freeman C.

Thompson, Freeman C.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany F, 116th Ohio Infantry

HometownOhio

Citation

Was twice knocked from the parapet of Fort Gregg by blows from the enemy muskets but at the third attempt fought his way into the works.

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

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