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John Purnell Chatham

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John Purnell Chatham

Birth
Worcester County, Maryland, USA
Death
3 Oct 1914 (aged 42)
Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, USA
Burial
Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, USA
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China Relief Expedition Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Gunner's Mate Second Class in the US Navy and was assigned to the USS NEWARK. His citation reads "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."
China Relief Expedition Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Gunner's Mate Second Class in the US Navy and was assigned to the USS NEWARK. His citation reads "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."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Jan 21, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7104472/john_purnell-chatham: accessed ), memorial page for John Purnell Chatham (2 Jul 1872–3 Oct 1914), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7104472, citing Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.