Joseph B. Chambers Explained

Joseph B. Chambers
Birth Date:4 May 1833
Birth Place:Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Placeofburial:Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle, Pennsylvania
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Rank:Private
Unit: 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients . 8 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Joseph B. Chambers . 25 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195403/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2089 . 29 October 2013 . live .