Battles/wars Boxer Rebellion Awards Medal of Honor Name John Chatham Battles and wars Boxer Rebellion | Role Sailor Died October 3, 1914 Unit USS Newark (C-1) | |
Born July 2, 1872
Warchester, Maryland ( 1872-07-02 ) Allegiance United States of America Rank Gunner's Mate Second Class | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
John Purnell Chatham (July 2, 1872 – October 3, 1914) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Biography
Chatham was born July 2, 1872 in Warchester, Maryland, and after entering the navy Chatham was sent to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion. He died October 3, 1914, and is buried in the Parsons Cemetery Salisbury, Maryland.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 2 July 1872, Warchester, Md. Accredited to: Maryland. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied Forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Chatham distinguished himself by his conduct.