John Purnell Chatham

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

John P. Chatham

Born| (1872-07-02)July 2, 1872
Worcester County, Maryland
Died| October 3, 1914(1914-10-03) (aged 42)
Allegiance|  United States of America
Service/branch| United States Navy
Rank| Gunner's Mate Second Class
Unit| USS Newark
Battles/wars| Boxer Rebellion
Awards| Medal of Honor

John Purnell Chatham (July 2, 1872 – October 3, 1914) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

## Biography[edit]

Chatham was born July 2, 1872, in Worcester County, Maryland and after entering the US Navy, Chatham was sent to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion. He died October 3, 1914, and is buried in Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury, Maryland.[1]

## Medal of Honor citation[edit]

Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy
Born: 2 July 1872, Worcester County, Md
Accredited to: Maryland
G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901

Citation:

> 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.[2]

## See also[edit]

* Biography portal

* List of Medal of Honor recipients
* List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Boxer Rebellion

## References[edit]

Inline

1. ^ "John Purnell Chatham". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
2. ^ "CHATHAM, JOHN PURNELL". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2010-01-03.

General

* "John Purnell Chatham". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 2010-01-03.