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U.S. Army

Thomson, Clifford

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Major

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandCompany A, 1st New York Cavalry

BirthplaceFulton, New York

Citation

Volunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops; rode up so closely as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and as he wheeled to return they opened fire with musketry, the Union troops returning same. Under a terrific fire from both sides Lieutenant Thomson rode back unhurt to the Federal lines, averting a disaster to the Army by his heroic act.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863