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John Taliaferro Thompson

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United States Army officer (1860-1940)

United StatesScientistsLived 1860 to 1940 · aged 79
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John Taliaferro Thompson was a United States Army officer known for being the inventor of the Thompson submachine gun, widely known as the "Tommy gun."

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Thompson's J.T.T inspector mark on a Colt Philippine Model of 1902 DA RevolverThompson's J.T.T inspector mark on a Colt Philippine Model of 1902 DA RevolverGeneral John T. Thompson holding an M1921General John T. Thompson holding an M1921

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Distinguished Service Medal

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1860 to 1940 · aged 79
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15 languages

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