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 country's 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 2 December 1864.[1][2][3]
Harry Clay Davis | |
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| Born | February 5, 1841 Franklin County, Ohio |
| Died | July 9, 1929 (aged 88) California |
| Buried | Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company G |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Ezra Church |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography edit
Davis was born in Franklin County, Ohio on 5 February 1841. He enlisted into the 46th Ohio Infantry. He died on 9 July 1929 and his remains are interred at the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in California.
Medal of Honor citation edit
Served in 46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Capture of flag of 30th Louisiana Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1][2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ a b "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.