Thomas Belcher | |
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Born | c. 1834 Bangor, Maine |
Died | May 22, 1898 Augusta, Maine |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 9th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | Battle of Chaffin's Farm |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Private Thomas Belcher (c. 1834 – May 22, 1898) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Belcher was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, [1] for his action during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in Virginia on 29 September 1864. He was honored with the award on 6 April 1865. [2]
Belcher died on 22 May 1898 and is believed to be buried in Togus, Maine.
Took a guidon from the hands of the bearer, mortally wounded, and advanced with it nearer to the battery than any other man. [3] [4]
Thomas Belcher | |
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Born | c. 1834 Bangor, Maine |
Died | May 22, 1898 Augusta, Maine |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 9th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | Battle of Chaffin's Farm |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Private Thomas Belcher (c. 1834 – May 22, 1898) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Belcher was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, [1] for his action during the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in Virginia on 29 September 1864. He was honored with the award on 6 April 1865. [2]
Belcher died on 22 May 1898 and is believed to be buried in Togus, Maine.
Took a guidon from the hands of the bearer, mortally wounded, and advanced with it nearer to the battery than any other man. [3] [4]