b. 03/11/1837 Quakertown, Pennsylvania. d. 21/05/1899 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 05/04/1865 Amelia Springs, Virginia.
Hampton S Thomas MOH
Born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, on November 3, 1837, Hampton Sidney Thomas was a son of David Thomas, M.D. and Jesse (Baker) Thomas. Reared, during his formative years, in the greater Philadelphia area, he was educated in his community’s public schools, and then chose to pursue the trade of carpentry during his teen years.
In 1860, Thomas apprenticed with master carpenter Franklin Ashley in Oxford, Pennsylvania, and also resided with Ashley and his family at this time. Served as Major of the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Amelia Springs, Virginia on April 5, 1865.
His Medal was awarded to him on January 15, 1894. Originally interred in Philadelphia’s Monument Cemetery, he was reinterred in Lawnview in 1956.
MOH CITATION:
Conspicuous gallantry in the capture of a field battery and a number of battle flags and in the destruction of the enemy’s wagon train. Maj. Thomas lost a leg in this action.
BURIAL LOCATION: LAWNVIEW CEMETERY, ROCKLEDGE, PENNSYLVANIA.
BROAD LAWN, SECTION 20, GRAVE 26.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
