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James B. Thompson
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| Born | 1843 Juniata County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 31, 1875 |
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Port Royal, Pennsylvania
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company G, 1st Pennsylvania Rifles |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Gettysburg American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
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. 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. He was honored with the award on December 1, 1864.
Thompson was born in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, entered service in Perrysville, and was later buried in Port Royal, Pennsylvania.
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