Thomas W. Hamilton (Medal of Honor)

Quartermaster, U.S. Navy

American Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Thomas W. Hamilton (1833–1869) was born in Scotland but later immigrated to Weymouth, Massachusetts. During the American Civil War, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a quartermaster, a crucial role in ship navigation and steering.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts