What caused Chamberlain's demise?
Natural causes
Disease
Complications from the wound at Petersburg
Battle wound
Answer
Complications from his Petersburg war injury are to blame for Chamberlain's demise. The severe nature of the wound led to subsequent infections and a relentless decline in his health. Despite receiving medical attention, the infection proved too severe, and his condition worsened until it eventually claimed his life, causing his untimely death.
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