William P. Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1844 |
| Died | October 7, 1864 (aged 20) |
| Place of burial | Greenbush Cemetery Lafayette, Indiana |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  20th Indiana Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Wilderness |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William P. Thompson (January 11, 1844 – October 7, 1864) was a sergeant in the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for action at Battle of the Wilderness during which he was killed on May 6, 1864[1] with an award being issued to him on December 1, 1864.[2] He was buried at Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Indiana.[1]