Joseph H. Thompson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph H. Thompson

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 26-Sep-1871

Place of Birth: Kilkeel, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Feb-1928

Profession: politician, American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Joseph "Colonel Joe" Henry Thompson (September 26, 1871 – February 1, 1928) was a highly decorated World War I veteran, recipient of the Medal of Honor, lawyer, Pennsylvania state senator, head football coach of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee.