| Joseph B. Chambers | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 4, 1833 |
| Died | October 8, 1909 (aged 76) |
| Place of birth | Beaver County, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |
 Company F, 100th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Private Joseph B. Chambers (May 4, 1833 to October 8, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Chambers received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Petersburg, Virginia on 25 March 1865. He was honored with the award on 27 July 1871.[1][2]
Biography[]
Chambers was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania on 4 May 1833 . He enlisted into the 100th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Chambers died on 8 October 1909 and his remains are interred at the Oak Park Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Capture of colors of 1st Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1][2]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". http://www.history.army.mil/moh/civilwar_af.html. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Joseph B. Chambers". http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2089. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
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