Henry Thompson (Medal of Honor)
United States Navy sailor, recipient of the Medal of Honor
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Henry Thompson was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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Henry Thompson | |
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Navy Medal of Honor | |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
Branch |  United States Navy |
Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | USS Pensacola |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Thompson joined the Navy and by June 27, 1878, was serving at the rank of seaman. At Mare Island, California, that day, he rescued a man from drowning, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.[1]
Thompson's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
For rescuing a man from drowning at Mare Island, Calif., 27 June 1878.[1]
