Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Francis
Parker
Tompkins
October 6, 1896

–

July 10, 1971

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery

Francis Tompkins was the grandson of Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Charles Henry Tompkins. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1918 and retired in 1947 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    Reserve Command

    Division:

    7th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    April 7 – 17, 1945
    Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 65 (April 21, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Cavalry) Francis Parker Tompkins (ASN: 0-11210), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, Reserve Command, 7th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, from 7 to 17 April 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Tompkins, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    Reserve Command

    Division:

    7th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Cavalry) Francis Parker Tompkins (ASN: 0-11210), United States Army, for Colonel (Cavalry) Francis Parker Tompkins (ASN: 0-11210), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Tompkins and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.