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Thomas Belcher

Birth
Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, USA
Death
22 May 1898 (aged 63–64)
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the service at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company I, 9th Maine Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for action on September 29, 1864 at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. The medal was issued on April 6, 1865. His citation reads "Took a guidon from the hands of the bearer, mortally wounded, and advanced with it nearer to the battery than any other man." According to his death certificate he is buried in a cemetery in Togus, Maine.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the service at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company I, 9th Maine Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for action on September 29, 1864 at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. The medal was issued on April 6, 1865. His citation reads "Took a guidon from the hands of the bearer, mortally wounded, and advanced with it nearer to the battery than any other man." According to his death certificate he is buried in a cemetery in Togus, Maine.

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Aug 22, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9352007/thomas-belcher: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Belcher (1834–22 May 1898), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9352007; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by Find a Grave.