George Davis

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

While in command of a small force, held the approaches to the 2 bridges against repeated assaults of superior numbers, thereby materially delaying Early’s advance on Washington.

Rank: First Lieutenant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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