Chambers received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at the Battle of Fort Stedman on 25 March 1865.

[1][2] Chambers was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania on 4 May 1833.

He enlisted in the 100th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.

Chambers died on 8 October 1909 and his remains are interred at the Oak Park Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

Capture of colors of 1st Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).