Henry Flint Chandler-Andover, MA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Petersburg, VA on June 17, 1864. He is buried in West Parish Garden Cemetery, Andover, MA in Section 2, Lot 29.
Waymark Code: WMYTRZ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2018
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He was born on September 26, 1835 in Andover, MA and died on November 16, 1906 in Haverhill, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CHANDLER, HENRY F.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 59th Massachusetts Infantry
• Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 17 June 1864
• Date of issue: 30 March 1898
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.
Armed Service: Army
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