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Thompson, James Harry

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. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862

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