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About Richard Welch
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Richard Welch, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, while serving with Company E, 37th Massachusetts Infantry, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of flag.
General Orders: Date of Issue: May 10, 1865
Action Date: April 2, 1865
Service: Army
Rank: Corporal
Company: Company E
Division: 37th Massachusetts Infantry
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Richard Welch's Timeline
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1828
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Ireland
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| 1894 |
March 13, 1894
Age 66
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Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
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