PFC Thompson
Medal
of Honor
24th IR, 25th Infantry Division
Haman,Korea 1950
Private Thompson was a Machine Gunner for the 24th IR, 25th ID "Buffalo Soldiers"
during the Korean War. While manning his MG during an attack by the enemy, PFC Thompson was seriously wounded while
providing cover for his comrades. He died 2 weeks later, and was later awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.