John Lyman Chatfield

John Lyman Chatfield (1826-1863) was a Union Army colonel in the American Civil War. He was mortally wounded while assaulting Fort Wagner, South Carolina on July 18, 1863, and died on August 9, 1863.

John Lyman Chatfield
Born(1826-09-13)September 13, 1826
Oxford, Connecticut, US
DiedAugust 9, 1863(1863-08-09) (aged 36)
Waterbury, Connecticut, US
Allegiance United States
Union
Service/branch United States Army
  • Union Army
Rank Colonel
Commands held1st Connecticut Infantry Regiment 3rd Connecticut Infantry Regiment 6th Connecticut Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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