Alaric Chapin

June 18, 1848 (age 76)

Ogdensburg, New York, United States of America

Born in Ogdensburg, New York, Chapin enlisted in the Army from Pamelia, New York in February 1864 for a 1-year term. He was serving in the 142nd New York Infantry when his regiment attacked at the head of the Union column against Confederate fortifications at the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina on January 15, 1865. Although just 17 years old, Private He was transferred to the 169th New York Infantry in June 1865, and mustered out with his regiment the following month. After the war Chapin farmed, worked as a teamster, and raised a family. He was issued his award on December 28, 1914. Chapin died in Portland, Oregon. He is buried in Rose City Cemetery.

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Born in Ogdensburg, New York, Chapin enlisted in the Army from Pamelia, New York in February 1864 for a 1-year term. He was serving in the 142nd New York Infantry when his regiment attacked at the head of the Union column against Confederate fortifications at the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina on January 15, 1865. Although just 17 years old, Private

He was transferred to the 169th New York Infantry in June 1865, and mustered out with his regiment the following month.

After the war Chapin farmed, worked as a teamster, and raised a family. He was issued his award on December 28, 1914.

Chapin died in Portland, Oregon. He is buried in Rose City Cemetery.

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Chapin voluntarily advanced at the head of his regiment, and despite heavy hostile fire, he gallantly cut down the enemy palisading, allowing his comrades to breech the fortifications and achieve victory. The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Alaric B. Chapin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 15 January 1865, while serving with Company G, 142d New York Infantry, in action at Fort Fisher, North Carolina.

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June 18, 1848

Ogdensburg, New York, United States of America
Died

November 27, 1924 (aged 76)

Portland, Oregon, United States of America
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Medal of Honor citation The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Alaric B. Chapin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 15 January 1865, while serving with Company G, 142d New York Infantry, in action at Fort Fisher, North Carolina. Private Chapin voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading. General Orders: Date of Issue: December 28, 1914 Action Date: January 15, 1865 Service: Army Rank: Private Company: Company G Division: 142nd New York Infantry

Medal of Honor citation The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Alaric B. Chapin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 15 January 1865, while serving with Company G, 142d New York Infantry, in action at Fort Fisher, North Carolina. Private Chapin voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading. General Orders: Date of Issue: December 28, 1914 Action Date: January 15, 1865 Service: Army Rank: Private Company: Company G Division: 142nd New York Infantry

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