Minot in Ward County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Private Charles P. Davis

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 29, 2023

1. Private Charles P. Davis Marker

Inscription. Valley City, North Dakota
1872-1943
Company G, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry, U.S. Army
On May 16, 1899, near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, Private Davis and 21 other scouts encountered an enemy force of approximately 600 men entrenched on the opposite bank of a steep, swift-flowing river. When the enemy set the bridge aflame, the scouts, under heavy fire, charged across the burning bridge or waded across the river, driving off the insurgents, putting out the bridge fire, and holding the location until support forces arrived.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1899.

Location. 48° 14.016′ N, 101° 16.618′ W. Marker is in Minot, North Dakota, in Ward County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Burdick Expressway (Business U.S. 2) and 13th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the North Dakota Medal of Honor Memorial, in Roosevelt Park, on the west side of the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1219 East Burdick Expressway, Minot ND 58701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Private Otto Boehler (here, next to this marker); Private John B. Kinne (here, next to this marker); Private Gotfred Jensen (here, next to this marker); Private Richard M. Longfellow (here, next to this marker); Private Willis H. Downs (here, next to this marker); Private Frank F. Ross (here, next to this marker); Commander Willis Winter Bradley, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Corporal Frank L. Anders (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minot.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. North Dakota Medal of Honor Memorial

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1. Charles P Davis (Congressional Medal of Honor Society). Excerpt:

Citation: With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.

(Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Charles P. Davis (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

He was one of thirteen members of Young's Scouts who were awarded the Medal of Honor between May 13–16, 1899.

(Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Charles P. Davis (Captain Robert Orr Chapter NSDAR)

Private Charles P. Davis Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2023

2. Private Charles P. Davis Memorial

. Excerpt:

Nearly seven years after his distinguished gallantry Charles P. Davis was issued the Medal of Honor on April 28, 1906. Charles passed away on May 28, 1943, in Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota. He is buried in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, Morton, North Dakota.

(Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.