Korean War
| Service # | 15423879 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 5 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Thompson was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Thompson was a member of the 2nd Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. the 29th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at the "Walled City", Kasan, South Korea on September 5, 1950.