Thomas W. Hamilton | |
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| Born | 1833 Scotland |
| Died | April 7, 1869 |
| Buried | Body buried at Sea |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster |
| Unit |  USS Cincinnati |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Other work | Merchant Marine |
Thomas W. Hamilton (1833–1869) was born in 1833 in Scotland, but later moved to Weymouth, Massachusetts. [1] Hamilton fought in the American Civil War for the Union, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while quartermaster aboard the USS Cincinnati. [2] During the attack on the Vicksburg batteries, May 27, 1863, Hamilton, though severely wounded, returned to his post and had to be sent below. [3]
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After serving in the military, Hamilton served in the merchant marine. On April 7, 1869, he died of consumption while serving aboard a merchant vessel in the Atlantic Ocean, and was buried at sea. [4]
