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U.S. Army
Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence
Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General
Year Of Action1863
Unit/Command20th Maine Infantry
HometownBrewer, Maine
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    Daring heroism and great tenacity in holding his position on the Little Round Top against repeated assaults, and carrying the advance position on the Great Round Top.

    Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863
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