Joseph B. Chambers
Born(1833-05-04)May 4, 1833
Beaver County, Pennsylvania
DiedOctober 8, 1909(1909-10-08) (aged 76)
Buried
Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle, Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitPennsylvania 100th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry - Company F
Awards Medal of Honor

Private Joseph B. Chambers (May 4, 1833 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 the Battle of Fort Stedman 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 in 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. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Joseph B. Chambers". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
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