Thomas W. Hamilton (Medal of Honor)

Thomas W. Hamilton (1833–1869) was born in 1833 in Scotland, but later moved to Weymouth, Massachusetts.[1] Hamilton fought in the American Civil War for the Union, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while quartermaster aboard the USS Cincinnati.[2] During the attack on the Vicksburg batteries, May 27, 1863, Hamilton, though severely wounded, returned to his post and had to be sent below.[3]

Thomas W. Hamilton
Born1833
Scotland
DiedApril 7, 1869
Buried
Body buried at Sea
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchNavy
RankQuartermaster
Unit USS Cincinnati
AwardsMedal of Honor
Other workMerchant Marine

After serving in the military, Hamilton served in the merchant marine. On April 7, 1869, he died of consumption while serving aboard a merchant vessel in the Atlantic Ocean, and was buried at sea.[4]

See also

Notes
  1. "Valor awards for Thomas W. Hamilton". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
  2. Personnel, United States Bureau of Naval (1910). Medal of Honor.
  3. History, U.S. Army Center of Military. "Medal of Honor Recipients – Civil War (G-L)". www.history.army.mil. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
  4. "Thomas W. Hamilton (1833 – 1869) – Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2017-07-14.

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