Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Henry Flint Chandler
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
59th Massachusetts Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 17, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 30, 1898
- Born: September 26, 1835, Andover, Essex County, MA, United States
- Died: November 16, 1906, Haver Hill, MA, United States
- Buried: West Parrish Cemetery (MH), Andover, MA, United States