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Isaac Davis (February 23, 1745 – April 19, 1775) was a gunsmith and a militia officer who commanded a company of Minutemen from Acton, Massachusetts, during the first battle of the American Revolutionary War.
Learn about Captain Isaac Davis, the first colonial officer to die in the American Revolution, who led his company into battle at Concord's North Bridge in 1775. Find out his biography, significance, and sources from the official park website.
Learn about the history of the Isaac Davis Camporee and March, a reenactment of the colonial militia's response to the British invasion in 1775. Find out how Isaac Davis, a young minuteman from Acton, Massachusetts, was killed in the Battle of Concord.
1 de may. de 2022 · Learn about Capt. Isaac Davis, the Massachusetts gunsmith and militia officer who led his men to face the British in the first battle of the American Revolution. Discover how his bravery and courage inspired the National Guard logo and seal.
12 de jun. de 2006 · Isaac Davis was a gunsmith and a leader of the Acton minutemen who fought against the British in April 1775. He was one of the first to die in the American Revolutionary War and was honored by his fellow colonists.
9 de feb. de 2022 · Isaac Davis was a Welsh advisor and friend of Kamehameha the Great, who helped him unify Hawai'i. He died by poisoning in 1810 after saving Ka'umu'ali'i, the king of Kaua'i.
26 de ene. de 2017 · As Davis and his men neared the foot of the bridge, the British main line prepared to fire. The Acton Minutemen tensed and braced, but kept marching forward, drawing to within 50 yards of their foe. The British line erupted in smoke and flame. Isaac Davis was shot through the heart and killed instantly. Hosmer tumbled down with a ...
