The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Corbin James Davis (ASN: 0-28570), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 19 November 1950, near Pokhoe-Ryong, Korea, Lieutenant Davis was serving as a staff observer with a reinforced rifle platoon which was on combat patrol. The patrol was pinned down by fire from superior numbers of enemy forces, resulting in the death of the patrol leader and seriously wounding a squad leader and the forward observer of the 4.2-inch mortar platoon. Lieutenant Davis, without regard for his personal safety, personally led the wounded squad leader to a covered position. Constantly exposing himself to enemy observation and fire, Lieutenant Davis assumed command of the platoon and also the duties of the forward observer, placing accurate mortar fire on the enemy who were organizing for a counterattack. This action resulted in the dispersal and disorganization of the enemy. Lieutenant Davis’ initiative, fearless leadership, and gallantry reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.


