Thomas Belcher Explained

Thomas Belcher
Birth Date:c. 1834
Death Date:May 22, 1898
Birth Place:Bangor, Maine
Death Place:Augusta, Maine
Placeofburial:Togus, Maine
Rank:Private
Unit: 9th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry
Battles: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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients . 12 August 2013.
  2. Web site: Maine Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients . 12 August 2013.