Chester Bennett Bowen
Born: April 1, 1842 at Nunda, New York
Home Town: Nunda, New York
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Date of Issue: September 27, 1864
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Chester Bennett Bowen, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 September 1864, while serving with Company I, 19th New York Cavalry (1st New York Dragoons), in action at Winchester, Virginia, for capture of flag.