John J. Thompson (August 14, 1838 - July 2, 1915) was a German-born soldier in the Union Army in the American Civil War. The medal was granted for actions at the

Battle of Hatcher's Run The Battle of Hatcher's Run, also known as Dabney's Mill, Armstrong's Mill, Rowanty Creek, and Vaughn Road, fought February 5–7, 1865, was one in a series of Union offensives during the siege of Petersburg, aimed at cutting off Confederate ...

on 6 February, 1865 whilst serving as a Corporal in the 1st Maryland Infantry. Thompson was born in Holstein, Germany and died in Baltimore, Maryland where he was buried in Immanuel Cemetery.

Medal of Honor Citation

As color bearer with most conspicuous gallantry preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works. Date Issued: 10 September, 1897

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