Henry Chandler

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.

Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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