Freeman Davis (soldier) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Freeman Davis
Born	(1842-02-28)February 28, 1842 Newcomerstown, Ohio
Died	February 23, 1899(1899-02-23) (aged 56) Butler, Missouri
Buried	Oak Hill Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	80th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company B
Battles/wars	Battle of Missionary Ridge
Awards	Medal of Honor

Sergeant Freeman Davis (February 28, 1842 – February 23, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davis received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Missionary Ridge in Tennessee on 25 November 1863. He was honored with the award on 30 March 1898.

Biography

Davis was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio on 28 February 1842. Son of Charles Davis and Hannah Miller. He enlisted into the 80th Ohio Infantry. He died on 23 February 1899 and his remains are interred at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Missouri.