Join us for Memorial Day Weekend.View Details
U.S. Army
Thompson, Peter
Thompson, Peter
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company C
Citation

After having voluntarily brought water to the wounded, in which effort he was shot through the head, he made two successful trips for the same purpose, notwithstanding remonstrances of his sergeant.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

Explore Fellow Recipients

See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Peter Thompson
Label
Irwin, Bernard John Dowling
Irwin, Bernard John DowlingU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Kirk, John
Kirk, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Shoemaker, Levi
Shoemaker, LeviU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Funk, West
Funk, WestU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Williams, Elwood N.
Williams, Elwood N.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Grant, Lewis Addison
Grant, Lewis AddisonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thorn, Walter
Thorn, WalterU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Lonsway, Joseph
Lonsway, JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Charlton, Cornelius H.
Charlton, Cornelius H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Sudut, Jerome A.
Sudut, Jerome A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Gaffney, Frank J.
Gaffney, Frank J.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
McCann, Bernard
McCann, BernardU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
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