| Thomas W. Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1833 |
| Died | April 7, 1869 |
| Place of birth | Scotland |
| Buried at | Body buried at Sea |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Other work | Merchant Marine |
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]
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]
- ↑ "Valor awards for Thomas W. Hamilton". http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3036.
- ↑ Personnel, United States Bureau of Naval (1910) (in en). Medal of Honor. https://books.google.com/books?id=sdgxAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA47#v=onepage&q=thomas%20w%20hamilton&f=false.
- ↑ History, U.S. Army Center of Military. "Medal of Honor Recipients - Civil War (G-L)". http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_gl.html#GRAHAMR.
- ↑ "Thomas W. Hamilton (1833 - 1869) - Find A Grave Memorial". https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10212721.
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