William Henry Thompson
1927–1950 (age 23)
Biography
William Henry Thompson came of age in a turbulent world, embracing military service with the resolve of a young man determined to protect his fellow citizens during the opening months of the Korean conflict. His comrades recalled a soldier whose punctuality and steady humor lightened long hours of preparation and training.
He valued simple pleasures, from correspondence with loved ones to small acts of kindness for the newest troops, and his legacy of loyalty endures at Long Island National Cemetery, where he rests among other defenders of liberty.