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Bennie
Luke
Davis
May 12, 1928

–

September 23, 2012

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Bennie Davis graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Air Force Personnel Center

    Division:

    Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

    Action Date:

    July 14, 1972 – June 1, 1974
    Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-395 (June 11, 1974)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Bennie Luke Davis, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Davis distinguished himself as Deputy Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff/Personnel for Military Personnel and Vice Commander, Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, from 14 July 1972 to 1 June 1974. In this critical staff position, General Davis provided strong decisive leadership through intensive personal involvement and imaginative foresight in furthering the goals of the United States Air Force. His inspirational leadership and tireless dedication to mission accomplishment have resulted in unprecedented advances in the management of Air Force Personnel. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Davis reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    13th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    405th Fighter-Bomber Wing

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    January 20, 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Bennie Luke Davis, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as a B-57 Pilot in the 13th Bombardment Squadron, 405th Fighter-Bomber Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, in action in Southeast Asia, on 20 January 1968. On that date, Colonel Davis successfully attacked a hostile truck convoy, destroying two of the heavily-laden vehicles. Despite intense anti-aircraft fire received on every pass, Colonel Davis returned for seven passes through the flak to destroy his assigned target. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Davis has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Bennie Luke Davis, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1968 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Davis and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Regiment:

    405th Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Bennie Luke Davis, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 405th Fighter Wing in Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Regiment:

    405th Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Bennie Luke Davis, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 405th Fighter Wing in Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Regiment:

    405th Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Bennie Luke Davis, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 405th Fighter Wing in Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1981 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Bennie Luke Davis, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Commander in Chief, Strategic Air Command, from 1981 to 1985. The distinctive accomplishments of General Davis reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.