Walter Thorn
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walter Thorn (November 18, 1844 – July 20, 1920) was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War. On December 8, 1898, he received the Medal of Honor for his action while serving as a Second Lieutenant in the 116th United States Colored Troops, a unit made up of white officers and African-American soldiers.
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Walter Thorn | |
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Born | November 18, 1844 (1844-11-18) Brooklyn, New York |
Died | July 20, 1920 (1920-07-21) (aged 75) Hampton, Virginia |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army New York National Guard |
Years of service | 1861–1865 (Army) 1879–1883 (National Guard) |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 116th U.S. Colored Troops |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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