David F. Day
US Army soldier & newspaper publisher (1847-1914) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Frakes Day (1847 – 1914) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War, and later a newspaper publisher. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
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David Frakes Day | |
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Born | (1847-03-07)March 7, 1847 Dallasburg, Ohio |
Died | June 22, 1914(1914-06-22) (aged 67) Denver, Colorado |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 57th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company D |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Siege of Vicksburg |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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