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Labels: 1800's Civil War Gettysburg Gods and Generals History Jeff Daniels Joshua Chamberlain Little Round Top Maine War soldier American History Military History
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain -War Changes a Man-From Professor to Brigadier General
He was portrayed by Actor Jeff Daniels in the Film “Gods and Generals”
1828 – 1914 was an American college professor from Maine, who volunteered during the American Civil War to join the Union Army. Although having no earlier education in military strategies, he became a highly respected and decorated Union officer, reaching the rank of brigadier general (and brevet major general). For his gallantry at Gettysburg, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Colonel, 20th Maine Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. Entered service at: Brunswick, Maine. Born: September 8, 1828, Brewer Maine. Date of issue: August 11, 1893.
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1863, while serving with 20th Maine Infantry, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for 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.
