| Joseph H. Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1860-07-22)July 22, 1860 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1903(1903-06-19) (aged 42) Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Montrose Cemetery, Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Landsman |
| Unit | USS Dale |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph H. Davis (July 22, 1860 – June 19, 1903) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Biography
Born on July 22, 1860, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Davis joined the Navy from that city. By January 22, 1886, he was serving as a landsman on the receiving ship USS Dale. On that day, while at Norfolk, Virginia, he jumped overboard from a ferry and rescued Ordinary Seaman John Norman from drowning. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Davis's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
On board the U.S. Receiving Ship Dale off the Wharf at Norfolk, Va., 22 January 1886. Jumping overboard from the ferryboat, Davis rescued from drowning John Norman, ordinary seaman.
Davis left the Navy while still a landsman. He died on June 19, 1903, at age 42 and was buried at Montrose Cemetery in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania.
See also
References
- "JOSEPH H DAVIS". cmohs.org. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- "Joseph H. Davis". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients - Interim Awards, 1871–1898". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Archived from the original on May 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
- "Joseph H Davis". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved September 4, 2021.