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.
- Occupation
- army officer, university teacher, politician, businessperson
- Position held
- Governor of Maine
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 8, 1828
