The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
DAVIS, JOHN
Rank and Organization: Gunner's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy. Place and Date:
On board U.S.S. Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Entered Service At:
New York, N.Y. Born: 28 October 1878, Germany. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead, during the operation of cutting the cable leading from
Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Davis set an example of
extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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