Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Chester
Bennett
Bowen
April 1, 1842

–

March 16, 1905

Cemetery:

City Greenwood Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons)

    Action Date:

    September 19, 1864
    Date of Issue: September 27, 1864

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Chester Bennett Bowen, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 September 1864, while serving with Company I, 19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons), in action at Winchester, Virginia, for capture of flag.