Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Stephen Edwin Chandler
Details
- Rank: Quartermaster Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
24th New York Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 5, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Amelia Springs, Virginia, USA
Citation
Under severe fire of the enemy and of the troops in retreat, Chandler went between the lines to the assistance of a wounded and helpless comrade, and rescued him from death or capture.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Grandby, Oswego County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 4, 1898
- Born: November 20, 1841, Convis, Calhoun County, MI, United States
- Died: February 1, 1919, Minneapolis, MN, United States
- Buried: Lakewood Cemetery (PM) (6-100) , Minneapolis, MN, United States