Thomas W. Hamilton (Medal of Honor)
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Thomas W. Hamilton (Medal of Honor)
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Thomas W. Hamilton (1833–1869) was born in 1833 in Scotland, but later moved to Weymouth, Massachusetts. 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. During the attack on the Vicksburg batteries, May 27, 1863, Hamilton, though severely wounded, returned to his post and had to be sent below. After serving in the military, Hamilton served in the merchant marine. On April 7, 1869, he died o
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