James B. Thompson

Born1843
Juniata County, Pennsylvania, U.S.

DiedAugust 31, 1875
Port Royal, Pennsylvania, U.S.^[1]

Buried

Port Royal, Pennsylvania

Allegiance United States of America

James B. Thompson
Born	1843 Juniata County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	August 31, 1875 Port Royal, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Buried	Port Royal, Pennsylvania
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Rank	Captain Brevet Major
Unit	Company G, 1st Pennsylvania Rifles 190th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	Battle of Gettysburg American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

James B. Thompson (1843 – August 31, 1875) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Thompson received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.^[2] Thompson's medal was won for capturing the flag of the Confederate's 15th Georgia Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.^[2] He was honored with the award on December 1, 1864.^[3]

Thompson was born in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, entered service in Perrysville, and was later buried in Port Royal, Pennsylvania.^[2][3]