William Thompson
Hometown, StateBronx, New York
Branch of ServiceArmy
Date of Incident08/06/1950
ConflictKorean War 1950-1953
RankPrivate First Class
Unit Company M, 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division
StatusKilled in Action
In response to a large attack on his platoon, Private First Class Thompson positioned his machine gun in the path of advancing Korean soldiers, which allowed his platoon to withdraw. Private First Class Thompson remained in his position until he was mortally wounded. For his valor, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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