Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Navy
John Purness Chatham
Details
- Rank: Gunner's Mate Second Class
- Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Newark - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 20 - 22, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: China
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Maryland
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: July 2, 1872, Worcester County, MD, United States
- Died: October 3, 1914, Salisbury, MD, United States
- Buried: Parsons Cemetery (S-185) , Salisbury, MD, United States