Rank Private Awards Medal of Honor | Role Soldier Name John Davis | |
Born January 1, 1838
Carroll, Kentucky ( 1838-01-01 ) Buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery Allegiance United States of America Died December 30, 1901, Colorado, United States Place of burial Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
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.
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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).
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