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John Davis
Born (1838-01-01)January 1, 1838
Carroll, Kentucky
Died December 30, 1901(1901-12-30) (aged 63)
Colorado
Buried
Greenwood Cemetery, Canon City, Colorado
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Private
Unit Indiana 17th Indiana Volunteer Mounted Infantry - Company F
Awards Medal of Honor

Private John Davis (January 1, 1838 – December 30, 1901) 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 at Culloden, Georgia in 1865. He was honored with the award on 17 June 1865.

Biography

Davis was born in Carroll, Kentucky on 1 January 1838. He enlisted into the 17th Indiana Mounted Infantry. He died on 30 December 1901 and his remains are interred at the Greenwood Cemetery in Canon City, Colorado.

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