Sidney W. Thaxter-Portland, ME
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Don.Morfe
N 43° 40.776 W 070° 18.072
19T E 395117 N 4837110
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Hatchers Run, VA on October 27, 1864. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, ME in Section R, Lot 349.
Waymark Code: WM10NT8
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2019
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He was born on September 8, 1839 in Bangor, ME and died on November 10, 1908 in Portland, ME. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: THAXTER, SIDNEY W.
• Rank and organization: Major, 1st Maine Cavalry
• Place and date: At Hatchers Run, Va., 27 October 1864
• Entered service at: Bangor Maine
• Date of issue: 10 September 1897
Citation: Voluntarily remained and participated in the battle with conspicuous gallantry, although his term of service had expired and he had been ordered home to be mustered out.
Armed Service: Army
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