He was Mustered Out on 7/31/1861 at Boston, MA. On 1/4/1862 he mustered into Field & Staff MA 30th Infantry.
He was discharged for disability on 2/12/1865. Hospital Steward 1/4/1862 (As of 30th MA Infantry). 2nd Lieut 8/21/1862 As of Co. 1st Lieut 10/22/1863 (1st Lieut & Adjutant).
8/21/1862 from Field & Staff to company E. 10/22/1863 from company E to Field & Staff. After the War he lived in Colorado. Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc. Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Commandery of MOLLUS. Union Blue: History of MOLLUS. (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. The item "Civil War CDV Union Lt Joseph Davis 5th/30th Mass Vols, McPherson & Oliver" is in sale since Monday, January 18, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Photographs".The seller is "civil_war_photos" and is located in Midland, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.