Howard Davison graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1913. He retired in 1946 as a U.S. Army Air Forces Major General.
Sponsored by:
Howard
Calhoun
Davidson
1890-09-15
–
1984-11-07
Born:
Wharton
,
Texas
Home:
,
Texas
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
10th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Howard Calhoun Davidson (ASN: 0-3596), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General of the TENTH Air Force during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
10th Air ForceAction Date:
June 1944 – March 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 63 (August 1, 1945)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 Howard Calhoun Davidson (ASN: 0-3596), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the TENTH Air Force in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations from June 1944 to March 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Davidson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.