Private Joseph B. Chambers was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 25, 1865 in Petersburg, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company F, 100th Pennsylvania Infantry (Roundheads). Chambers was 31 years old.
11 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on July 27, 1871, 6 years after the action.
Chambers was born on May 4, 1833 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor is credited to East Brook, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Chambers died on October 8, 1908 in East Brook, Pennsylvania, at the age of 75. He is buried at Oak Park Cemetery in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Chambers is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Capture of colors of 1st Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- May 4, 1833Born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
- March 25, 1865Act of valor — Petersburg, VirginiaAge 31. Company F, 100th Pennsylvania Infantry (Roundheads)
- July 27, 1871Medal of Honor presented
- October 8, 1908Died in East Brook, PennsylvaniaAge 75.
- Resting placeOak Park CemeteryNew Castle, Pennsylvania
Biography
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.
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