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U.S. Army
Thompson, James Harry
Thompson, James Harry
ConflictCivil War
RankMajor
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers
Citation

Voluntarily reconnoitered the enemy’s position and carried orders under the hottest fire.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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