Rank Sergeant Name John Davidsizer | Awards Medal of Honor | |
Born April 26, 1834
Milford, Pennsylvania ( 1834-04-26 ) Buried at First Methodist Cemetery Died October 19, 1913, Lewistown, Pennsylvania, United States Service/branch United States Army, Union Army | ||
Allegiance United States of America | ||
Sergeant John A. Davidsizer (April 26, 1834 to October 19, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davidsizer received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia on 5 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.
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Biography
Davidsizer was born in Milford, Pennsylvania on 26 April 1834. He enlisted into the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry. He died on 19 October 1913 and his remains are interred at the First Methodist Cemetery in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag.
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