Cpl. John R. Davis

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Cpl. John R. Davis

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Birthplace: Eliot, York County, Maine, United States
Death:
Immediate Family:

Son of John Davis and Hannah Davis
Husband of Rachel Davis
Father of Ellen L Royce; Charles W. Davis; Mary B. Davis and John C. Davis

Managed by: Andrew Bryant Livernois
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About Cpl. John R. Davis

Served in the 12th NH (Co. F), and was in every battle from Fredericksburg to Drury's Bluff, where he was severely wounded by and crippled for life by a bullet through the ankle. He helped save the colors at Gettysburg, and was on the color guard all the time after this until wounded.

See the History of the 12th Regiment for a biographical sketch.

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Cpl. John R. Davis's Timeline

1825
June 13, 1825
Eliot, York County, Maine, United States
1855
September 3, 1855
Fairfield, Essex County, New Jersey, United States
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Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
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