The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major George Andrew Davis, Jr. (AFSN: 671514/13035A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an enemy on 30 November 1951 as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter-Bomber of the 334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group, FIFTH Air Force, while leading a formation of eight F-86 aircraft on a combat aerial patrol in the Sinuiju-Yalu River area in Korea. Shortly after arriving in the target area, Major Davis sighted a formation of approximately 12 enemy TU-2 type bomber aircraft escorted by large numbers of enemy MiG-15 and LA-9 type fighter aircraft. In spite of the overwhelming odds against him, Major Davis immediately maneuvered his Squadron into position to press home his attack. With outstanding airmanship, he led his formation on the initial pass on the bombers, scoring numerous strikes on the first box of three. While maneuvering for an immediate second attack on the bombers, his wingman became separated and was unable to rejoin him. Major Davis, disregarding his own safety, returned to the attack, although alone and without knowledge of friendly forces in the area. Despite the intense fire from the enemy bomber formation, he pressed home four more attacks with such effectiveness that he personally destroyed three enemy bombers. Major Davis was forced to withdraw after expending nearly all his ammunition and running critically low on fuel. While proceeding southward toward friendly territory, Major Davis heard a distress call from the element leader of his Flight. Although fully aware that he had less than the minimum amount of fuel remaining to insure safe return to a friendly base, Major Davis altered course 180 degrees and proceeded at full power to the location of the pilot. When he arrived he found his pilot’s aircraft disabled by enemy fire and in imminent danger of being destroyed by MiG-15s, which were forming for a final attack on the damaged F-86. Major Davis immediately brought accurate fire on the enemy, destroyed one MiG-15, dispersed the remaining, forcing them to break off their attack. He escorted the disabled aircraft out of the danger zone, into friendly territory. When he finally landed, he had less than five gallons of fuel remaining. Through his skill, Major Davis saved the life of a fellow pilot and caused the destruction of four enemy aircraft, bringing his total score to six destroyed and two probably destroyed. Major Davis’ outstanding airmanship and gallantry reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major George Andrew Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-671514/13035A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an enemy as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter-Bomber and as Squadron Commander of the 334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group, FIFTH Air Force, in the Sinanju-Anju area of North Korea on 13 December 1951. On that date, Major Davis was leader of a squadron of eight F-86 aircraft on a counter-air mission, when he observed a flight of ten MiG-15 enemy aircraft. He immediately initiated a coordinated attack and led his forces into the engagement. The vicious assault was relentlessly pressed and resulted in five MiG-15s destroyed and a sixth probably destroyed by the members of Major Davis’ squadron. Major Davis was personally responsible for the destruction of two MiG-15 aircraft. None of his squadron sustained damage in achieving this victory over the enemy. The personal courage and outstanding qualities of leadership exhibited by major Davis contributed immeasurably to the greatest defeat inflicted upon the enemy in a single jet-to-jet engagement. As a result of his gallantry, leadership and brilliant tactical skill, Major Davis reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.