Thomas English (Medal of Honor)
Thomas English | |
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| Born | c. 1819 New York City |
| Died | April 11, 1868 at sea near Singapore off USS Piscataqua (1866) |
| Place of burial | at sea |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Rank | Signal Quartermaster |
| Unit | USS New Ironsides (1862) |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War • First Battle of Fort Fisher • Second Battle of Fort Fisher |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Thomas English (c. 1819 – April 11, 1868) was an African-American sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.