For God's sake fire!” The minute men returned the fire and British responded in kind. Captain Davis was shot through the chest and died instantly along with Abner Hosmer, a young private in the company. Acton had three men killed that day, including James Hayward who died at Fiske Hill in Lexington.

Together, Davis and Young would serve as advisors to the powerful chief. Through fighting alongside Kamehameha and his warriors and serving as a intermediary with foreign traders, Davis was given great authority in Kamehameha's realm. At one point, Davis, called 'Aikake by Hawaiians, became the high chief for O'ahu.

come to his house and prepare to head off for Concord, a journey of about 7 miles.

Later, Davis was buried in Acton—the first American officer killed in combat during the Revolutionary War. In 1851, a monument to Davis was erected in Acton, and his remains were interred beneath the monument.