Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Seaman Apprentice Second Class August Chandron received the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 21, 1885 in Alexandria, Egypt — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Quinnebaug. Chandron was about 19 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Chandron was born in 1866 in France — one of 18 recipients born in France. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York. His medal is held by Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Records also list him as Chaudron, Auguste.
Official Medal of Honor citation
On board the U.S.S. Quinnebaug, Alexandria, Egypt, on the morning of 21 November 1885. Jumping overboard from that vessel, Chandron, with the aid of Hugh Miller, boatswain's mate, rescued William Evans, ordinary seaman, from drowning.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- 1866Born in France
- November 21, 1885Act of valor — Alexandria, EgyptAge about 19. U.S.S. Quinnebaug
Biography
August Chandron (b. August, 15 1866, d. March 28, 1947) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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