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David Ayers

Union Army Medal of Honor recipient (1841-1916)

PersonDied aged 75humanQ5230940

Also known as David Ayres

Born: April 29, 1841
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1.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: December 11, 1916
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Birthplace: Kalida
Place of death: Chicago
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: soldier

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David Ayres was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863. His last name was spelled as Ayers on his enlistment and maintains the spelling on his medal.

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Awards: Medal of Honor
Participated in conflict: American Civil War
Given name: David
Allegiance: United States
Family name: Ayers
Military, police or special rank: first lieutenant
Military branch: United States Army
Sex or gender: male
Place of burial: Oak Woods Cemetery coordinates: 41.7729°N, 87.6050°W
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1.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2024-06-17
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