Background
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 United States.S. Marblehead.
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 United States.S. Marblehead.
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-Steamship