Harry Davis (soldier)

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Born(1841-02-05)February 5, 1841
DiedJuly 9, 1929(1929-07-09) (aged 88)
California
Buried
Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum
Pomona, California
Harry Clay Davis
Born(1841-02-05)February 5, 1841
DiedJuly 9, 1929(1929-07-09) (aged 88)
California
Buried
Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum
Pomona, California
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
RankPrivate
UnitOhio 46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company G
ConflictsBattle of Ezra Church
Awards Medal of Honor

Private Harry Clay Davis (February 5, 1841 to July 9, 1929) 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 Ezra Church in Atlanta, Georgia, on 28 July 1864. He was honored with the award on December 2, 1864.[1][2][3]

Davis was born in Franklin County, Ohio, on February 5, 1841. He enlisted into the 46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He died on July 9, 1929, and his remains are interred at the Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum in Pomona, California.

Medal of Honor citation

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