John Davis (soldier)
| John Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 1, 1838 Carroll, Kentucky |
| Died |
December 30, 1901 (aged 63) Colorado |
| Buried at | Greenwood Cemetery, Canon City COLORADO |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |
 Company F, 17th Indiana Mounted Infantry |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Private John Davis (January 1, 1838 to 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]
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.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag of Worrill Grays (Confederate States of America).[1][2]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- 1 2 "John Davis". Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 9 December 2013.
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