Henry F. Chandler
Henry F. Chandler | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 26, 1835 Andover, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 16, 1906 (aged 71) Andover, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  59th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment - Company E |
| Battles / wars | Second Battle of Petersburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Sergeant Henry F. Chandler (September 26, 1835 – November 16, 1906) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Chandler received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Second Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 17 June 1864. He was honored with the award on 30 March 1898.[1][2][3]
Biography
[edit]Chandler was born in Andover, Massachusetts on 26 September 1835. He enlisted into the 59th Massachusetts Infantry. He died on 16 November 1906 and his remains are interred at the West Parish Garden Cemetery in Andover, Massachusetts.
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Though seriously wounded in a bayonet charge and directed to go to the rear he declined to do so, but remained with his regiment and helped to carry the breastworks.[1][2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ a b "James H. Burbank". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Chandler, Henry F." Retrieved 25 October 2013.