Sergeant John A. Davidsizer (April 26, 1834 – October 19, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davidsizer received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia on 5 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.[1][2]
John A. Davidsizer | |
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| Born | April 26, 1834 Milford, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 19, 1913 (aged 79) Lewistown, Pennsylvania |
| Buried | First Methodist Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  1st Pennsylvania Cavalry - Company A, |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography edit
Davidsizer was born in Milford, Pennsylvania on 26 April 1834. He enlisted into the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry. He died on 19 October 1913 and his remains are interred at the First Methodist Cemetery in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.[3]
Medal of Honor citation edit
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References edit
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ a b "John A. Davidsizer". Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ John A. Davidsizer at Find a Grave