William H. Thompkins Military person

William H. Thompkins (October 3, 1872 – September 24, 1916) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish-American War.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 03, 1872
Birth place	Paterson New Jersey
Date of death	September 24, 1916
Resting place	San Francisco , San Francisco National Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Medal of Honor
military operations	Spanish–American War Battle of Tayacoba
military branch	United States Army
military unit	10th Cavalry Regiment (United States)