Charles P. Davis-Mandan, ND
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 46° 45.060 W 100° 51.030
14T E 358663 N 5179156
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near San Isidro, Philippine Islands on May 16, 1899. He is buried in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND in Section C, Site 438.
Waymark Code: WMY43X
Location: North Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2018
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He was born on June 5, 1872 in Long Prairie, MN and died on May 28, 1943 in Valley City, ND. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DAVIS, CHARLES P.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
• Place and date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, 16 May 1899
• Entered service at: Valley City, N. Dak.
• Date of issue: 28 April 1906
Citation: With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
Armed Service: Army
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