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 | |
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| Born | January 1, 1838 Carroll, Kentucky |
| Died | December 30, 1901 (aged 63) Colorado |
| Buried | Greenwood Cemetery, Canon City, Colorado |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  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 the 17th Indiana Mounted Infantry. He died on 30 December 1901 and his remains are interred at the Greenwood Cemetery in Canon City, Colorado.
References
- "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- "John Davis". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 9 December 2013.
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