Chester S. Furman
| Chester S. Furman | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
February 14, 1842 Edgar County, Illinois |
| Died | July 22, 1910 (aged 68) |
| Place of burial | Columbia, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |
Company A, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves US Army Signal Corps |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Gettysburg |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
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.
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]
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