Charles A. Thompson

Charles A. Thompson was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army as an Officer in the American [Civil War]. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on 12 May, 1864 at Battle of [Spotsylvania Court House|The Battle of Spotsylvania]. He served with Company D of the 17th Michigan [Infantry Regiment|17th Michigan Infantry]. He is now buried at Evergreen [Cemetery (Rutland, Vermont)|Evergreen Cemetery] in Rutland, Vermont.

Medal of Honor Citation

After the regiment was surrounded and all resistance seemed useless, fought single-handed for the colors and refused to give them up until he had appealed to his superior officers.
Date Issued: 27 July, 1897