b. 25/07/1847 Coldwater, Michigan. d. 13/12/1900 Kalkaska, Michigan.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 30/07/1864 Petersburg, Virginia.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a prisoner of war. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company B, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on July 30, 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia. He was honored with the award on July 31, 1896. Thatcher was born in Coldwater, Michigan, and entered service On 5 December 1862 at Grand Haven, he enlisted giving his age as 18. It was in fact actual age 15 years 4 months 12 days.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: EVERGREEN CEMETERY, KALKASKA, MICHIGAN.
LOT 206, GRAVE 2.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
