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 United States' 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 December 2, 1864.[1][2][3]
Harry Clay Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5, 1841 |
| Died | July 9, 1929 (aged 88) California |
| Buried | Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum Pomona, California |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
Branch |  United States Army |
Rank | Private |
| Unit |  46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company G |
Conflicts | Battle of Ezra Church |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editDavis was born in Franklin County, Ohio, on February 5, 1841. He enlisted into the 46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He died on July 9, 1929, and his remains are interred at the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, California.
Medal of Honor citation
editServed in 46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Capture of flag of 30th Louisiana Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- 1 2 "Harry Clay Davis". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.