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At which battle did Chamberlain show his gallantry and was awarded the Medal of Honor?

Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of Five Forks

Answer

The Medal of Honor, the highest military honor in the United States, was bestowed upon Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain for his exceptional bravery and leadership during the Battle of Gettysburg. His valiant efforts in repelling repeated Confederate assaults on Little Round Top, a strategic position, turned the tide of the battle in the Union's favor.