Charles C. Davis

Charles C. Davis
Charles C. Davis
Medal of Honor, 1862-1895 Army version
Medal of Honor, 1862 – 1895 Army version
Born August 15, 1830(1830-08-15)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Died January 20, 1909(1909-01-20) (aged 78)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1863-1865
Rank Major
Commands held 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War
*Battle of Hoover's Gap
Awards Medal of Honor

Charles C. Davis (August 15, 1830 – January 20, 1909) was an United States Army Medal of Honor recipient, honored for his actions in command of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the Battle of Hoover's Gap of the American Civil War.

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Biography

He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in August 1830. He later entered service as an officer with the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry, United States Army at Harrisburg. He is one of two recipients of the Civil War Medal of Honor from Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.[1] He is interned at Harrisburg Cemetery.

Army service during the Civil War

Davis attained the rank of major in command of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was present at the Battle of Hoover's Gap, the principal battle fought in the Tullahoma Campaign (also known as the Middle Tennessee Campaign), of the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions at Shelbyville, Tennessee on June 27, 1863. The citation read: Led one of the most desperate and successful charges of the war. Date of issue: June 1894.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Major, 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Place and date: At Shelbyville, Tenn., June 27, 1863. Entered service at: Harrisburg, Pa. Born: August 15, 1830, Harrisburg, Pa. Date of issue: June 14, 1894.

Citation:

Led one of the most desperate and successful charges of the war.[2]

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