Private Harry Clay Davis (February 5, 1841 to July 9, 1929) was an American soldier who fought in the

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states th ...

. Davis received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...

, for his action during the

Battle of Ezra Church The Battle of Ezra Church, also known as the Battle of Ezra Chapel and the Battle of the Poor House (July 28, 1864) saw Union Army forces under Major General William T. Sherman fight Confederate States Army troops led by Lieutenant General John ...

in Atlanta, Georgia on 28 July 1864. He was honored with the award on 2 December 1864.

Biography

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

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Harry Clay 1841 births 1929 deaths People of Ohio in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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