Following the death of their son, Lt. Chatfield's parents brought the body of their son back home to Bridgeport, CT for burial. The grave is located in Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport. The monument is carved with a cape, kepi, sword and sash. "Chancellorsville" and "Gettysburg" are inscribed at the base. The monument is one of the more poignant in the cemetery. It is inscribed as follows:

(FRONT) Lieut. Chatfield killed Feb.5, 1865 - Aged 21 Years - 6 Months

(REAR) Henry Whitney Chatfield - Adjt. 17th Reg. Conn. Vol. - Son of Henry W. & Susan M. Chatfield - Born Aug. 2, 1843 Killed by guerillas at Volusia, Florida

photos by Dale Call

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