Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
John Davis
Details
- Rank: Ordinary Seaman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Trenton - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: February 1, 1881
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Toulon, France
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Trenton, Toulon, France, February 1881. Jumping overboard, Davis rescued Augustus Ohlensen, coxswain, from drowning.
Additional Details
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: July 1, 1854, Kingston, Jamaica
- Died: August 19, 1903, Hampton, VA, United States
- Buried: Hampton National Cemetery (MH) (C-8534), Hampton, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, PA