William P. Thompson
William P. Thompson | |
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| Born | January 11, 1844 |
| Died | October 7, 1864 (aged 20) |
| Place of burial | Greenbush Cemetery Lafayette, Indiana |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 20th Indiana Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of the Wilderness |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William P. Thompson (January 11, 1844 – October 7, 1864) was a sergeant in the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for action at Battle of the Wilderness during which he was killed on May 6, 1864 with an award being issued to him on December 1, 1864. He was buried at Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Indiana.