John Purnell Chatham-Salisbury, MD
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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action with the relief expedition in China on June 13, 20, 21, 22, 1900. He is buried in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, MD in Section 5, Lot 185.
Waymark Code: WMY679
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2018
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He was born on July 2, 1872 in Worchester County, MD and died on October 3, 1914 in Salisbury, MD. He was assigned to the USS Newark. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CHATHAM, JOHN PURNELL
• Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Maryland
• G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901
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.
Armed Service: Navy
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