Rank Second Lieutenant Awards Medal of Honor | Name Orville Chamberlain Died May 27, 1929 | |
Born September 1, 1841
Leesburgh, Indiana ( 1841-09-01 ) Allegiance United States of America Unit Company G, 1st United States Sharpshooters | ||
Service/branch United States Army Battles/wars Battle of Chickamauga Battles and wars Battle of Chickamauga | ||
Second Lieutenant Orville Tyron Chamberlain (September 1, 1841 to May 27, 1929) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Chamberlain received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia on 20 September 1863. He was honored with the award on 11 March 1896.
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Biography
Chamberlain was born in Leesburgh, Indiana on September 1, 1841. He enlisted in the 74th Indiana Infantry.
He died on May 27, 1929 and his remains are interred at the Grace Lawn Cemetery in Indiana.
Medal of Honor citation
While exposed to a galling fire, went in search of another regiment, found its location, procured ammunition from the men thereof, and returned with the ammunition to his own company.
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