John Purnell Chatham (July 2, 1872 – October 3, 1914) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Biography Chatham was born July 2, 1872, in Worcester County, Maryland and after entering the US Navy, Chatham was sent to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion. He died October 3, 1914, and is buried in Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury, Maryland. Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy Born: 2 July 1872, Worcester County, Md Accredited to: Maryland G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901 Citation: In action with the relief expedition of the Allied Forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Chatham distinguished himself by his conduct. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Boxer Rebellion References Inline General 1872 births 1914 deaths United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients United States Navy sailors People from Worcester County, Maryland American military personnel of the Boxer Rebellion Boxer Rebellion recipients of the Medal of Honor