John A. Davidsizer

John A. Davidsizer
Born (1834-04-26)April 26, 1834
Milford, Pennsylvania
Died October 19, 1913(1913-10-19) (aged 79)
Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Buried First Methodist Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company A, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry
Awards Medal of Honor

Sergeant John A. Davidsizer (April 26, 1834 to October 19, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davidsizer received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia on 5 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.[1][2]

Biography

Davidsizer was born in Milford, Pennsylvania on 26 April 1834. He enlisted into the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry. He died on 19 October 1913 and his remains are interred at the First Methodist Cemetery in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Capture of flag.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "John A. Davidsizer". Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  3. ↑ John A. Davidsizer at Find a Grave


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