Buried at Forest Rose Cemetery Name Andrew Davidson Role Soldier | Rank Assistant Surgeon Battles/wars Battle of Vicksburg Awards Medal of Honor | |
Born July 1, 1819
Middlebury, Vermont ( 1819-07-01 ) Allegiance United States of America Years of service January 28, 1863 to July 26, 1863 Died June 30, 1901, Lancaster, Ohio, United States | ||
Battles and wars Siege of Vicksburg Service/branch United States Army | ||
Assistant Surgeon Andrew Davidson (July 1, 1819 to June 30, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davidson received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on 3 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 17 October 1892.
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Biography
Davidson was born in Middlebury, Vermont on 1 July 1819. He enlisted into the 47th Ohio Infantry. He died on 30 June 1901 and his remains are interred at the Forest Rose Cemetery in Ohio.
Medal of Honor citation
Voluntarily attempted to run the enemy's batteries.
References
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