Career
Day received the country"s highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Hatcher"s Run in Virginia on 6 February 1865. He was honored with the award on 20 July 1897. Day was born in West Laurens, New York on 28 May 1844.
He enlisted into the 210th Pennsylvania Infantry.
He died on 29 July 1901 and his remains are interred at the Prospect Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
