Charles M. Thatcher
Medal of Honor recipient
About Charles M. Thatcher
Lived 1844 – 1900 (aged 55–56).
Charles M. Thatcher (July 25, 1847 – 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. Thatcher's medal was won for his heroism in the Battle of the Crater in Virginia on July 30, 1864.
Thatcher was born in Coldwater, Michigan, and entered service On December, 1862, at Grand Haven, he enlisted giving his age as 18. His actual age was 15 years 4 months 12 days. He was buried in Kalkaska, Michigan.
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Who was Charles M. Thatcher?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was Charles M. Thatcher born?
Charles M. Thatcher was born in 1844 in Coldwater.
When did Charles M. Thatcher die?
Charles M. Thatcher died on 13 December 1900.
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