John Davis (Medal of Honor, 1898)
John Davis
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Born | Germany |
October 28, 1878
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Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Davis (October 28, 1878- June 9, 1970) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Davis was born October 28, 1878 in Germany, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Gunner's Mate Third Class to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead.[1]
He was the last living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Spanish–American War when he died June 9, 1970 at the age of 92. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia and his grave can be found in section 11, lot 639-SS.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy. Place and date: On board U.S.S. Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: 28 October 1878, Germany. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
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.[1]
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- 1878 births
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- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
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- German emigrants to the United States
- American military personnel of the Spanish–American War
- American military personnel of World War I
- American military personnel of World War II
- German-born Medal of Honor recipients
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor
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