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U.S. Army
Chambers, Joseph B.
Chambers, Joseph B.
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany F, 100th Pennsylvania Infantry (Roundheads)
HometownPennsylvania
Citation

Capture of colors of 1st Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1865

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