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Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy

John Davis

Details
  • Rank: Gunner's Mate Third Class (Highest Rank: Captain)
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Marblehead
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
Citation

On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Davis set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Medal of Honor Recipient John Davis
Medal of Honor Recipient John Davis
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: October 28, 1877, Germany
  • Died: June 9, 1970, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (11-639-SS), Arlington, VA, United States
  • Location of Medal: Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, PA
 
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