Rank Private | Name Harry Davis Awards Medal of Honor Role Soldier | |
Born February 5, 1841
Franklin County, Ohio ( 1841-02-05 ) Buried at Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum Allegiance United States of America Died July 9, 1929, California, United States Unit Company G, 1st United States Sharpshooters, 46th Ohio Infantry | ||
Battles and wars Battle of Ezra Church Battles/wars Battle of Ezra Church Service/branch United States Army | ||
Private Harry Clay Davis (February 5, 1841 to July 9, 1929) 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 during the Battle of Ezra Church in Atlanta, Georgia on 28 July 1864. He was honored with the award on 2 December 1864.
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Biography
Davis was born in Franklin County, Ohio on 5 February 1841. He enlisted into the 46th Ohio Infantry. He died on 9 July 1929 and his remains are interred at the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in California.
Medal of Honor citation
Served in 46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Capture of flag of 30th Louisiana Infantry (Confederate States of America).
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