
Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Richard Welch
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
37th Massachusetts Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag.

Additional Details
- Accredited to: Williamstown, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 10, 1865
- Born: 1828, Ireland
- Died: March 13, 1894, Williamstown, MA, United States
- Buried: Eastlawn Cemetery (MH) (Old Sec.-30), Williamstown, MA, United States