James B. Thompson

James B. Thompson (1843 – August 31, 1875) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Thompson received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Thompson's medal was won for capturing the flag of the Confederate's 15th Georgia Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on December 1, 1864.[2]

James B. Thompson
Born	1843 Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Died	August 31, 1875
Buried	Port Royal, Pennsylvania
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Company G, 1st Pennsylvania Rifles
Battles/wars	Battle of Gettysburg American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Thompson was born in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, entered service in Perrysville, and was later buried in Port Royal, Pennsylvania.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant James B. Thompson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 July 1863, while serving with Company G, 1st Pennsylvania Rifles, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for capture of flag of 15th Georgia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1]

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Gettysburg
• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T–Z

References

1. "James B. Thompson". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
2. "Civil War (S-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 4, 2014.