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Sgt Maj Thomas R. Hawkins

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Sgt Maj Thomas R. Hawkins

Birth
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
Death
28 Feb 1870 (aged 29–30)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Plot
Costin Section; Lot 121, Grave 1
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as Sergeant Major in the US Army in the 6th US Colored Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia on September 29, 1864. His citation reads "Rescue of regimental colors."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as Sergeant Major in the US Army in the 6th US Colored Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Chapin's Farm, Virginia on September 29, 1864. His citation reads "Rescue of regimental colors."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Jan 21, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7101904/thomas_r-hawkins: accessed ), memorial page for Sgt Maj Thomas R. Hawkins (1840–28 Feb 1870), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7101904, citing National Harmony Memorial Park Cemetery, Hyattsville, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.