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.
He died October 3, 1914, and is buried in Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury, Maryland.
Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy Born: 2 July 1872, Worcester County, Md Accredited to: Maryland G.O.
: 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.