William Henry Thompson was a United States Army soldier and a posthumous recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Korean War.
The 24th Infantry Regiment is a unit of the United States Army, active from 1869 until 1951, and since 1995. Before its original dissolution in 1951, it was primarily made up of African American soldiers.
The 24th U.S. Infantry at drill, Camp Walker, Philippine Islands 1902
24th Infantry moves up to the firing line.