U.S. Army
Thatcher, Charles M.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany B, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters
HometownColdwater, Michigan
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.
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