The First Medal | On View Through March 31Read the story of how it all began.
U.S. Navy
Thompson, Henry
Thompson, Henry
Year of Action1878
HometownEastport, Maine
Citation

For rescuing a man from drowning at Mare Island, Calif., 27 June 1878.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1878

Explore Fellow Recipients

See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Henry Thompson
Young, Horatio Nelson
Young, Horatio NelsonU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Handran, John
Handran, JohnU.S. NavyConflict:
Bradley Jr., Willis Winter
Bradley Jr., Willis WinterU.S. NavyConflict: World War I
Mullen, Patrick
Mullen, PatrickU.S. NavyConflict:
Hamilton, Richard
Hamilton, RichardU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Montague, Daniel
Montague, DanielU.S. NavyConflict:
Clausen, Claus Kristian Randolph
Clausen, Claus Kristian RandolphU.S. NavyConflict:
O'Neal, John
O'Neal, JohnU.S. NavyConflict:
Stoltenberg, Andrew Vincent
Stoltenberg, Andrew VincentU.S. NavyConflict: Philippine War
Ditzenback, John
Ditzenback, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Doran, John James
Doran, John JamesU.S. NavyConflict:
Jones, John
Jones, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
View all Recipients
The Medal

A Medal Steeped in History

Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.

EXPLORE THE MEDAL
A Medal Steeped in History
Exhibits

THE RING OF VALOR

Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.

VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
THE RING OF VALOR
BUY TICKETSBECOME A MEMBERDONATE TO THE MUSEUM