Charles M. Thatcher
Charles M. Thatcher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1844 Coldwater, Michigan |
| Died | December 13, 1900 |
| Buried | Kalkaska, Michigan |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company B, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Crater American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Charles M. Thatcher (1844 – December 13, 1900) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Thatcher received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Thatcher's medal was won for his heroism in the Battle of the Crater in Virginia on July 30, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on July 31, 1896.[2]
Thatcher was born in Coldwater, Michigan, and entered service in Grand Haven. He was buried in Kalkaska, Michigan.[1][2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Charles M. Thatcher, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 July 1864, while serving with Company B, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters, in action at Petersburg, Virginia. Instead of retreating or surrendering when the works were captured, regardless of his personal safety, Private Thatcher continued to return the enemy's fire until he was captured.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Charles M. Thatcher". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ^ a b "Civil War (T-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- 1843 births
- 1900 deaths
- American Civil War prisoners of war
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- People from Coldwater, Michigan
- People of Michigan in the American Civil War
- Union Army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients