Henry F. Chandler

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.[1][2][3]

Henry F. Chandler
Born(1835-09-26)September 26, 1835
Andover, Massachusetts
DiedNovember 16, 1906(1906-11-16) (aged 71)
Andover, Massachusetts
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankSergeant
Unit 59th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment - Company E
Battles/warsSecond Battle of Petersburg
Awards Medal of Honor

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.[1][2]

See also

References
  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  2. "James H. Burbank". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  3. "Chandler, Henry F." Retrieved 25 October 2013.
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