| Charles M. Thatcher | |
| Birth Date: | July 25, 1847 |
| Death Date: | December 13, 1900 |
| Birth Place: | Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, USA |
| Death Place: | Kalkaska, Kalkaska County, Michigan, USA |
| Placeofburial: | Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska, Kalkaska County, Michigan, USA |
| Branch: | rank = Private |
| Unit: | Company B, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters |
| Battles: | 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 5 Dec 1862 at Grand Haven, he enlisted giving his age as 18. It was in fact actual age 15 years 4 months 12 days. He was buried in Kalkaska, Michigan.[1] [2]