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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    21st Pursuit Squadron

    Regiment:

    24th Pursuit Group

    Division:

    Far East Air Force

    Action Date:

    December 8, 1941

    Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 37 (September 28, 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Robert R. Davis (ASN: 6569665), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 21st Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group, FAR EAST Air Force, in action against enemy forces on 8 December 1941 in the Southwest Pacific Area. Private First Class Davis’ unquestionable valor is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.