Charles M. Thatcher
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BornJuly 25, 1847
Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, US
Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, US
DiedDecember 13, 1900
Kalkaska, Kalkaska County, Michigan, US
Kalkaska, Kalkaska County, Michigan, US
Buried
Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska, Kalkaska County, Michigan, US
Allegiance
United States
United StatesCharles M. Thatcher | |
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| Born | July 25, 1847 Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, US |
| Died | December 13, 1900 Kalkaska, Kalkaska County, Michigan, US |
| Buried | Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska, Kalkaska County, Michigan, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| 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 (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.[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 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.[1][2]