Andrew Davidson (Army surgeon)
| Andrew Davidson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 1, 1819 Middlebury, Vermont |
| Died |
June 30, 1901 (aged 81)--> Lancaster, Ohio |
| Buried at | Forest Rose Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | January 28, 1863 to July 26, 1863 |
| Rank | Assistant Surgeon |
| Unit |
 47th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Vicksburg |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Assistant Surgeon Andrew Davidson (July 1, 1819 to June 30, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davidson received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on 3 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 17 October 1892.[1][2][3]
Biography
Davidson was born in Middlebury, Vermont on 1 July 1819. He enlisted into the 47th Ohio Infantry. He died on 30 June 1901 and his remains are interred at the Forest Rose Cemetery in Ohio.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
Voluntarily attempted to run the enemy's batteries.[1][2]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- 1 2 "Andrew Davidson". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ↑ "Andrew Davidson is buried in Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster, OH 43130" (PDF). Retrieved 7 December 2013.
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