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Medal
Interpretative Labels
Label
Medal of Honor, 1904
Awarded to George Evans Davis (1839-1926)
Given in memory of George Evans Davis, #2006.38.1
George Evans Davis was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1892 for his actions at the Battle of Monacacy on July 9, 1864. His citation read, "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."
Davis was cited previously for his bravery at the Battle of Locust Grove on November 27, 1863. His dedication was exemplified by his continued service after suffering wounds to his head and shoulder and contracting illnesses that sent him to the hospital for a month. As a member of Co. D of the 10th Vermont Infantry, he saw action at the Battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna River, Totopotomoy Creek, Opequon, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, and Cold Harbor.
He was promoted to captain and commander of Co. H of the 10th Vermont Infantry. On his last day of service on March 25, 1865, he was trapped in the ruins of a log cabin that was hit by a severe wind storm, injuring his hand and spine.
After the war, Davis returned to Burlington and continued serving the community for years by working on behalf of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Name/Title
Medal
Entry/Object ID
2006.38.1a
Description
Medal of Honor consisting of a pin-backed ribbon and two medals. The grosgrain ribbon is blue printed with white stars. Hanging from the bottom of the ribbon is a metal bar that reads, "VALOR", with a spread eagle atop it. Hanging from the bar is a 5-point star over a green enameled laurel wreath. At the center is a profile of a woman in a Roman military helmet with the words, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
The reverse is stamped, "THE CONGRESS TO," and then engraved, "Capt. George E. Davis/Co. D, 10th Vt. Inf. Vols./Monocacy,/July 9,/1864"
The reverse is stamped, "THE CONGRESS TO," and then engraved, "Capt. George E. Davis/Co. D, 10th Vt. Inf. Vols./Monocacy,/July 9,/1864"
Context
Awarded to George E. Davis of Company D, 10th Vermont Infantry for his actions during the Civil War. Though originally awarded in 1892, Davis was given this updated version of the medal when it was redesigned in 1904.
Acquisition
Accession
2006.38
Made/Created
Date made
1904
Lexicon
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Brass, Ribbon, Artificial Leather, Silk
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Davis, George Evans (1839-1926), 10th Vermont Infantry
Related Places
Place
State/Province
Maryland
Country
United States of America
Continent
Related Events
Event
Civil War
