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Joshua
Lawrence
Chamberlain
September 8, 1828

–

February 24, 1914

Cemetery:

Pine Grove Cemetery

Joshua Chamberlain joined the Maine National Guard after earning the Medal of Honor on active duty. He also served as the Governor of the State of Maine from 1867 to 1870.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    20th Maine Infantry

    Action Date:

    July 2, 1863
    Date of Issue: August 11, 1893

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1863, while serving with 20th Maine Infantry, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for daring heroism and great tenacity in holding his position on the Little Round Top against repeated assaults, and carrying the advance position on the Great Round Top.