Henry Thompson (Medal of Honor)

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Henry Thompson
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Navy Medal of Honor
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States.svg  United States Navy
Rank Seaman
Unit USS Pensacola
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Henry Thompson was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

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Thompson joined the Navy and by June 27, 1878, was serving at the rank of seaman. At Mare Island, California, that day, he rescued a man from drowning, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. [1]

Thompson's official Medal of Honor citation reads:

For rescuing a man from drowning at Mare Island, Calif., 27 June 1878. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Medal of Honor recipients – Interim Awards, 1871–1898". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
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