Charles P. Davis
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| Charles P. Davis | |
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| June 5, 1873 – May 28, 1943 (aged 69) | |
 Charles P. Davis, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Long Prairie, Minnesota |
| Place of death | Valley City, North Dakota |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | G Company, 1st North Dakota Volunteers |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles P. Davis (5 June 1873–28 May 1943) was a United States Army soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American war on 16 May 1899 with 29 other members of Young's Scout. He was one of thirteen members of Young's Scouts who were awarded the Medal of Honor between 13-16 May 1899. Private Davis is buried in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery
Charles Davis is buried in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery Mandan, North Dakota. His grave can be located in section C, site 437.[1]
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Place and date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, 16 May 1899. Entered service at: Valley City, N. Dak. Birth: Long Prairie, Minn. Date of issue: 28 April 1906.
Citation:
- With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.[2]
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- Charles P. Davis at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-21
- U.S. Army Center of Military History Medal of Honor Citations Archive
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