Samuel W. Davis
Samuel W. Davis | |
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Reverse of Davis' Medal of Honor | |
| Born | January 23, 1846 Brewer, Maine |
| Died | May 5, 1914 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | Oak Hill Cemetery Brewer, Maine |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Rank | Ordinary Seaman |
| Unit | USS Brooklyn |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War • Battle of Mobile Bay |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Samuel Walker Davis (January 23, 1846 - May 5, 1914) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay.