Korean War
| Service # | 42259324 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 6 1950 |
Combat Infantryman Badge
Korean Service Medal
Medal of Honor (Army)
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and great valor, Private First Class Thompson was awarded the Medal of Honor, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Thompson was a member of Company M, 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. During an enemy night assault near Haman, South Korea on August 6, 1950, he positioned his machine-gun so that he could deliver deadly fire on the enemy. Although mortally wounded by shell fragments and small arms fire, he continued to hold off the enemy and permit his unit to withdraw.