U.S. Army
Davis, FreemanConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany B, 80th Ohio Infantry
BirthplaceNewcomerstown, Ohio
Citation
This soldier, while his regiment was falling back, seeing the 2 color bearers shot down, under a severe fire and at imminent peril recovered both the flags and saved them from capture.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Freeman Davis
Colalillo, Michael "Mike"U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Bacon, Nicky DanielU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Hoffman, HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Brown Jr., EdwardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hernandez, Rodolfo PerezU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Maclay, William PalmerU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Boyce Jr., George W. G.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Barber, James AlbertU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Krzyzowski, Edward CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Hammel, Henry A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hogan, FranklinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jarvis, FrederickU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
