Chester S. Furman
Chester S. Furman (February 14, 1842 – July 22, 1910) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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| Born | February 14, 1842 Edgar County, Illinois, United States |
| Died | July 22, 1910 (aged 68) |
| Place of burial | Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
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| Battles/wars | Battle of Gettysburg |
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Biography
Furman joined the 6th Pennsylvania Reserves in July 1861 and was transferred to the US Army Signal Corps in October 1863. [1] He received the Medal of Honor on August 3, 1897 for his actions on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Was 1 of 6 volunteers who charged upon a log house near Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.[2]
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Gettysburg
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F
External links
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