U.S. Navy
Chatham, John PurnessYear of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)
HometownMaryland
Citation
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied Forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Chatham distinguished himself by his conduct.
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