John J. Thompson

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal John J. Thompson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 February 1865, while serving with Company C, 1st Maryland Infantry, in action at Hatcher’s Run, Virginia. As Color Bearer with most conspicuous gallantry, Corporal Thompson preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy’s works.