John A. Davidsizer

John A. Davidsizer
Born(1834-04-26)April 26, 1834
Milford, Pennsylvania, US
DiedOctober 19, 1913(1913-10-19) (aged 79)
Lewistown, Pennsylvania, US
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankSergeant
Unit1st Pennsylvania Cavalry - Company A,
AwardsMedal of Honor

Sergeant John A. Davidsizer (April 26, 1834 – 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.

Medal of Honor citation

Capture of flag.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "John A. Davidsizer". Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.