Gideon W. Thompson
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Gideon W. Thompson (February 28, 1823 ā January 8, 1902)[1] was a colonel in the Missouri State Guard and the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He assumed command on the field after the fall of Brigadier General John T. Hughes at the First Battle of Independence.
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Gideon W. Thompson | |
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Born | (1823-02-18)February 18, 1823 |
Died | January 8, 1902(1902-01-08) (aged 78) |
Place of burial | Barry Cemetery, Platte Co., MO |
Allegiance | Missouri Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Missouri State Guard Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861ā1865 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Civil War *Siege of Lexington *Battle of Pea Ridge *First Battle of Independence *Second Battle of Springfield *Battle of Hartville *Battle of Helena |
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