William H. Thompkins
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William H. Thompkins (October 3, 1872 – September 24, 1916) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish–American War. Thompkins and three of his fellow Buffalo Soldiers were the last black servicemen to be presented the Medal of Honor for more than half a century.
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William H. Thompkins | |
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Born | (1872-10-03)October 3, 1872 Paterson, New Jersey |
Died | September 24, 1916(1916-09-24) (aged 43) San Francisco, California |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Troop G, 10th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War • Battle of Tayacoba |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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