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Service Profile
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- U.S. Army
- Rank
- Sergeant
- Service Era
- American Indian Wars
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John Thompson (soldier, born 1842)
Sergeant, U.S. Army
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Biography
Cavalry bravery in the Chiricahua Mountains
John Thompson was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1842. He served in the United States Army as a sergeant in Company G, 1st U.S. Cavalry.
On October 20, 1869, in the Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona Territory, Thompson displayed the bravery recognized by his Medal of Honor. The official citation does not describe his individual tactical actions. The medal was presented at Camp Bowie, Arizona, on February 24, 1870.
His Medal of Honor preserves the official recognition of his conduct during the Arizona fighting.
Official Medal of Honor citation:
Bravery in action with Indians.
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