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Brigadier General, U.S. Army
Hartwell Thomas Benton Compson was an American military officer who served during the American Civil War. He attained the rank of Major and Brevet Colonel in the United States Army, and later served as a Brigadier General in the National Guard.
Compson was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration, for his exceptional heroism during the conflict. His courageous actions in battle cemented his legacy as a distinguished Civil War veteran and leader.
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