Orville T. Chamberlain

Second Lieutenant Orville Tyron Chamberlain (September 1, 1841 to May 27, 1929) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Chamberlain received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia on 20 September 1863. He was honored with the award on 11 March 1896.[1][2]

Orville T. Chamberlain
Born(1841-09-01)September 1, 1841
Leesburgh, Indiana
DiedMay 27, 1929(1929-05-27) (aged 87)
Prescott, Arizona
Buried
Elkhart, Indiana
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankSecond Lieutenant
Unit 74th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry - Company G
Battles/warsBattle of Chickamauga
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Chamberlain was born in Leesburgh, Indiana on September 1, 1841. He enlisted in the 74th Indiana Infantry. He graduated from Notre Dame University in 1868 and became a lawyer. Married Helen Maria Mead (1843-1911) and they had one child, Edith Chamberlain (1872-1933). In 1914 served in Washington as acting chairman of Legislation Army and Navy Medal of Honor Legion of U.S.A. and was a proponent of $10 per month pension addition for medal of honor recipients.

He died on May 27, 1929 and his remains are interred at the Grace Lawn Cemetery in Elkhart, Indiana.

Medal of Honor citation

While exposed to a galling fire, went in search of another regiment, found its location, procured ammunition from the men thereof, and returned with the ammunition to his own company.[1][2]

See also

References
  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  2. "James H. Burbank". Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
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