Joseph Davis graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1905. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.
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Joseph Davis graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1905. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.
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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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Field Artillery) Joseph Ray Davis, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Davis commanded the 15th Field Artillery throughout all the major operations in which the Second Division participated, at all times proving himself an officer of unusual ability and sound judgment. Inspiring the members of his command by his aggressive spirit, he kept his regiment at all times in closest proximity to the Infantry units which it supported, thereby contributing materially to the successes achieved by his division against the enemy.