John Davis (American Civil War soldier)

Private John Davis (January 1, 1838 – December 30, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davis received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Culloden, Georgia in 1865. He was honored with the award on 17 June 1865.[1][2][3]

John Davis
Born(1838-01-01)January 1, 1838
Carroll, Kentucky
DiedDecember 30, 1901(1901-12-30) (aged 63)
Colorado
Buried
Greenwood Cemetery, Canon City, Colorado
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankPrivate
UnitIndiana 17th Indiana Volunteer Mounted Infantry - Company F
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Davis was born in Carroll, Kentucky on 1 January 1838. He enlisted into Company F, 17th Indiana Mounted Infantry on June 12, 1861 and mustered out on August 8, 1865.[4] He died on 30 December 1901 and his remains are interred at the Greenwood Cemetery in Canon City, Colorado.

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John Davis, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on April, 1865, while serving with Company F, 17th Indiana Mounted Infantry, in action at Culloden, Georgia, for capture of flag of Worrill Grays (Confederate States of America).[1][2]

See also

References
  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  2. "John Davis". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  4. Adj. Gen Indiana.Report, Vol. 4, p. 357.

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