David Ayres (soldier)
David Ayres (April 4, 1841 – December 11, 1916) 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.
David Ayres | |
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| Other name(s) | David Ayers |
| Born | April 29, 1841 Kalida, Ohio, US |
| Died | December 11, 1916 (aged 75) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Place of burial | Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 57th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company A |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • Siege of Vicksburg |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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