Frank Tompkins

Frank Tompkins
Born	September 28, 1868 Washington, D.C., US
Died	December 21, 1954(1954-12-21) (aged 86) Northfield, Vermont, US
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	US Army
Years of service	1891–1923
Rank	Colonel
Battles / wars	Spanish–American War Philippine–American War Border War Battle of Columbus Battle of Parral World War I Western Front
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Purple Heart (3)
Other work	Author

Colonel Frank Tompkins (September 28, 1868 – December 21, 1954) was an officer in the United States Army. Tompkins served in numerous conflicts including the Spanish–American War in Cuba, the Philippine–American War, the Mexican Border War, and World War I. Recommended by General John J. Pershing for the Medal of Honor, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his leadership during the 1916 Battle of Columbus, New Mexico.