The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General [then Brigadier General] Kermit LeVelle Davis (ASN: 0-19386), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from May 1963 to June 1964.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)Batallion:
10th Field Artillery BattalionDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1942 – 1943
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Kermit LeVelle Davis (ASN: 0-19386), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 10th Field Artillery Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, from 1942 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
October 1964 – October 1967
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 36 (September 14, 1967)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Kermit LeVelle Davis (ASN: 0-19386), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from October 1964 to October 1967.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)Regiment:
VI Corps ArtilleryDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 10, 1942
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 108 (1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Kermit LeVelle Davis (ASN: 0-19386), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the VI Corps Artillery, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Beaulieu Ain Seba, North Africa, on 10 November 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Davis, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.