Rank Sergeant Awards Medal of Honor | Died November 16, 1906 Name Henry Chandler | |
Born September 26, 1835
Andover, Massachusetts ( 1835-09-26 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Second Battle of Petersburg Battles and wars Second Battle of Petersburg | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
Sergeant Henry F. Chandler (September 26, 1835 to 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.
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Biography
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
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.