Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Charles M Thatcher
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
1st Michigan Sharpshooters - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 30, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Instead of retreating or surrendering when the works were captured, regardless of his personal safety, continued to return the enemy's fire until he was captured.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 31, 1896
- Born: 1844, Coldwater, Branch County, MI, United States
- Died: December 13, 1900
- Buried: Evergreen Cemetery (206-2), Kalkaska, MI, United States