Freeman Davis (soldier)
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BornFebruary 28, 1842
DiedFebruary 23, 1899 (aged 56)
Buried
Oak Hill Cemetery
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaFreeman Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1842 |
| Died | February 23, 1899 (aged 56) |
| Buried | Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  80th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company B |
| Conflicts | Battle of Missionary Ridge |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Freeman Davis (February 28, 1842 – February 23, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davis received the United States' 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.[1][2][3]
Davis was born in Newcomerstown, Ohio on February 28, 1842. Son of Charles Davis and Hannah Miller. He enlisted into the 80th Ohio Infantry. He died on February 23, 1899, and his remains are interred at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Missouri.
