Joshua Chamberlain

Born

September 8, 1828

Died

February 24, 1914 (aged 85)

Known as

army officer, university teacher, politician, businessperson, editor, Brigadegeneral

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was an American college professor and politician from Maine who volunteered during the American Civil War to join the Union Army. He became a highly respected and decorated Union officer, reaching the rank of brigadier general. He is best known for his gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg, leading a bayonet charge, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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