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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Earl L. Davis (ASN: 0-2262148/RA-6959126), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea. While leading a reconnaissance patrol in the vicinity of Sobuk San, Korea, on 30 August 1950, Sergeant First Class Davis noticed that one of the members of his patrol had been wounded and was unable to rejoin the patrol. Despite the intense enemy fire concentrated on the area, Sergeant First Class Davis made his way through barbed wire entanglements and an unmarked mine field to the casualty, and carried him to a position of safety. Sergeant First Class Davis’ selfless devotion to duty and to his comrade reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Sergeant First Class]

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Regimental Combat Team

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 28, 1950
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 181 (February 8, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Sergeant First Class] Earl L. Davis (ASN: 0-2262148/RA-6959126), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, near Kunchon, Korea, on 28 September 1950. After several unsuccessful attacks by his company upon enemy positions on high ground it became apparent that only by drastic action would the position be gained before nightfall. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, he located the enemy machine gun emplacement responsible for holding up the advance, left his position of comparative safety, dashed out under a hail of withering fire and destroyed the hostile gun and its crew. Following his intrepid actions the remainder of his platoon moved out and routed the enemy from his positions and secured the company objective. Lieutenant Davis’ courageous action and fearless example reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.