Charles C. Davis (August 15, 1830 – January 20, 1909) was a

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recipient, honored for his actions in command of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the

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of the

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Biography

Davis was born in

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in August 1830. He joined the Army from Harrisburg in September 1861, and was discharged in September 1864. He is one of two recipients of the Civil War Medal of Honor from

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. He is interred at

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Army service during the Civil War

Davis attained the rank of

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of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry in July 1863. He was present at the

, the principal battle fought in the Tullahoma Campaign (also known as the Middle Tennessee Campaign), of the American Civil War. He received the

for his actions at

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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.

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