Seeking biographical information on Corporal John Thompson of Company C, 1st Maryland Infantry. At Hatchers Run, Virginia on February 6, 1865, Thompson won the Medal Of Honor when "As color bearer with most conspicuous gallantry preceded his regiment in the assault and planted his flag upon the enemy's works." Mr. Thompson enlisted in the army in Baltimore. More interesting, he was born in Denmark. He died on July 2, 1915 and is buried at Immanuel Cemetery.