Thomson, Clifford
- Place of Birth:
- State of Birth:
- Rank:
- First Lieutenant
- Unit:
- 1st New York Cavalry
- Company:
- A
- Citation Place:
- Chancellorsvill
- Citation State:
- VA
- Citation Date:
- VA
- Citation:
- Volunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops; rode up so closely as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and as he wheeled to return they opened fire with musketry, the Union troops returning same. Under a terrific fire from both sides Lt Thomson rode back unhurt to the Federal lines, averting a disaster to the Army by his heroic act.
- Entry Place:
- New York
- Entry State:
- NY
- Date Issued:
- 27 Nov. 1896