Joseph Davis (Medal of Honor)
Joseph Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 22, 1838 Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Died | East Palestine, Ohio |
| Buried | Boatman Memorial Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  Company C, 104th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Second Battle of Franklin |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Corporal Joseph Davis (born May 22, 1838) 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 Second Battle of Franklin in Tennessee on 30 November 1864. He was honored with the award on 4 February 1865.[1][2][3]
Biography
Davis was born in Monmouthshire, Wales on 22 May 1838. He enlisted into the 104th Ohio Infantry. His remains are interred at the Boatman Memorial Cemetery in Ohio.
Medal of Honor citation
See also
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Joseph Davis". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.