Holman S. Melcher

Holman S. Melcher

Holman Staples Melcher (1841–1905) was an American Civil War officer and postbellum mayor of Portland, Maine. Melcher was a company commander in the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment that charged down Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Read more about Holman S. Melcher:  Biography, Controversy Surrounding Leading The Charge At Gettysburg

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