Private John Davis was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in April 1865 near Culloden, Georgia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company F, 17th Indiana Mounted Volunteers. Davis was about 27 years old.
The medal was presented on June 17, 1865.
Davis was born on January 1, 1838 in Carroll County, Kentucky. His Medal of Honor is credited to Indanapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Davis died on December 30, 1901 in Cotopaxi, Colorado, at the age of 63. He is buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. His medal is held by Founding Forward, Valley Forge, PA.
Davis is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 75 credited to Indiana.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag of Worrill Grays (C.S.A.).
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Civil War.
Places
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Timeline
- January 1, 1838Born in Carroll County, Kentucky
- April 1865Act of valor — near Culloden, GeorgiaAge about 27. Company F, 17th Indiana Mounted Volunteers
- June 17, 1865Medal of Honor presented
- December 30, 1901Died in Cotopaxi, ColoradoAge 63.
- Resting placeFort Logan National CemeteryDenver, Colorado
Biography
Private John Davis (January 1, 1838 – December 30, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davis received the United States' 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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