John Davis (Medal of Honor, 1898)

John Davis
Born October 28, 1878
Germany
Died June 9, 1970 (aged 91)
Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Lieutenant Commander
Unit U.S.S. Marblehead
Battles/wars Spanish–American War
Awards Medal of Honor

John Davis (October 28, 1878- June 9, 1970) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Davis was born October 28, 1878 in Germany, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Gunner's Mate Third Class to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead.[1]

He was the last living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Spanish-American war when he died June 9, 1970 at the age of 92. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia and his grave can be found in section 11, lot 639-SS.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy. Place and date: On board U.S.S. Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: 28 October 1878, Germany. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Marblehead, during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Davis set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "DAVIS, JOHN". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
  2. ↑ "John Davis". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 3, 2010.

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