Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
August Chandron
Details
- Also Known As: Chaudron, Auguste
- Rank: Seaman Apprentice Second Class
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Quinnebaug - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 21, 1885
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Alexandria, Egypt
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Quinnebaug, Alexandria, Egypt, on the morning of 21 November 1885. Jumping overboard from that vessel, Chandron, with the aid of Hugh Miller, boatswain's mate, rescued William Evans, ordinary seaman, from drowning.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1866, France
- Died:
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC