Quarter Gunner John Davis (died 17 November 1863) was an American sailor 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 aboard the on 10 February 1862. He was honored with the award on 3 April 1863.

Biography

Davis was born in the Cedarville section of

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. He enlisted into the United States Navy from

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. Davis died in the New York City Naval Hospital on 17 November 1863 (possibly due to his injuries) and was buried at an unknown location. Lost to History
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Medal of Honor citation

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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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