Joseph B. Chambers-New Castle, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 01.044 W 080° 19.794
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Petersburg, VA on March 25, 1865. He is buried in Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle, PA in Section O, Lot 50.
Waymark Code: WMYTRW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2018
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He was born on May 4, 1833 in Beaver County, PA and died on October 8, 1908 in Lawrence County, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CHAMBERS, JOSEPH B.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 100th Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 25 March 1865
• Entered service at: East Brook, Pa.
• Date of issue: 27 July 1871
Citation: Capture of colors of 1st Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Armed Service: Army
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