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Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
American Civil War General Chamberlain won the Medal of Honor for his heroism commanding the 20th Maine Infantry during the defense of Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Rank and organization: Colonel, 20th Maine Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863. Entered service at: Brunswick, Maine. Born: 8 September 1828, Brewer Maine. Date of issue: 11 August 1893. Citation: 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.
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