Andrew Davidson
Medal of Honor recipient
About Andrew Davidson
Lived 1819 – 1901 (aged 81). Andrew Davidson was an American.
Assistant Surgeon Andrew Davidson (July 1, 1819 – 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.
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.
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Who was Andrew Davidson?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was Andrew Davidson born?
Andrew Davidson was born on 1 July 1819 in Middlebury.
When did Andrew Davidson die?
Andrew Davidson died on 30 June 1901 in Lancaster.
What nationality was Andrew Davidson?
Andrew Davidson was American.
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· DBpedia: Andrew Davidson (Army surgeon)
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