He participated in the two assaults on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, on 24-December 25, 1864 (First Battle of Fort Fisher) and 13-January 15, 1865 (Second Battle of Fort Fisher). He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his performance at those times. Richard Binder died on February 26, 1912, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
Richard Binder took part in two assaults on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, on December 24-25, 1864 (First Battle of Fort Fisher) and January 13-15, 1865 (Second Battle of Fort Fisher). He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during these engagements. Richard Binder passed away on February 26, 1912, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.