Postbellum Career
Hatch stayed in the regular Army following the war, reverting to his regular rank of major. For the next twenty-six years, he again served on the frontier, officering posts at Fort Concho in San Angelo, Texas, Indian Territory, Montana Territory, and finally in Washington Territory. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1873. Eight years later, he became colonel of the 2nd U.S. Cavalry.
He retired on January 9, 1886, and moved to New York City. He received the Medal of Honor in 1893 in recognition for his service at South Mountain. Hatch was President of the Aztec Club of 1847 of New York and a member of the Oswego County Historical Society.
John P. Hatch died in New York City in the spring of 1901. He was buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery.
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