(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Donald Francis Davis, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Davis distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 502d Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1969. 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Donald Francis Davis, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Davis distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 502d Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in March 1969. During action against the enemy, Lieutenant Colonel Davis descended from his command helicopter under fire to join his forces on the ground. He then led an extended operation to defeat an estimated North Vietnamese battalion. 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.