Buried at Togus, Maine | Rank Private Name Thomas Belcher | |
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Died May 22, 1898
Augusta, Maine Allegiance United States of America Unit 9th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
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Private Thomas Belcher (1834 to 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, 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.
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Belcher died on 22 May 1898 and is believed to be buried in Togus, Maine.
Medal of Honor citation
Took a guidon from the hands of the bearer, mortally wounded, and advanced with it nearer to the battery than any other man.
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