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Landon Davis graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1939. He retired as a U.S. Navy Commander.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Growler (SS-215)

    Action Date:

    February 7, 1943

    Commander South West Forces: Serial 00149 (February 21, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Landon Leslie Davis, Jr. (NSN: 0-82772), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Diving Officer aboard the U.S.S. GROWLER (SS-215), on the FOURTH War Patrol of that Submarine in Japanese controlled waters. During months of maneuvering through an area continuously menaced by enemy air and surface craft, Lieutenant Davis contributed materially to two successful attacks on Japanese vessels, in which one freighter of 5,400 tons was sunk and one of 6,500 tons damaged. On the early morning of 7 February 1943, after the GROWLER had rammed and probably sunk an enemy gunboat, but had suffered dangerous leaks and other severe damage, Lieutenant Davis, after his ship had dived, coolly and calmly maintained depth control under most adverse conditions, thereby enabling his ship subsequently to surface, effect emergency repairs, and reach port safely. His skill, courage, and heroic devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Pampanito (SS-383)

    Action Date:

    August 17 – September 28, 1944

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01852 (March 25, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Landon Leslie Davis, Jr. (NSN: 0-82772), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Assistant Approach Officer, attached to the U.S.S. PAMPANITO (SS-383), during her THIRD War Patrol in enemy Japanese-controlled waters from 17 August to 28 September 1944. Demonstrating a thorough knowledge of attack problems, Lieutenant Commander Davis rendered valuable assistance to his Commanding Officer during torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of two enemy freighters and a transport and in the damaging of another Japanese freighter. By his professional skill and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Commander Davis upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.