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Woodard
Extron
Davis
, Jr.
September 16, 1921

–

February 10, 2007

Cemetery:

New Live Oak Cemetery

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Woodard Davis transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Woodard Extron Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-747991), United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Woodard Extron Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-747991), 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Woodard Extron Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-747991), United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Woodard Extron Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-747991), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Woodard Extron Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-747991), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    U.S. Readiness Command

    Division:

    MacDill Air Force Base, Florida

    Action Date:

    January 17, 1974 – February 28, 1975
    Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-1322 (December 26, 1974)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Woodard Extron Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-747991), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Davis distinguished himself as Director of Plans and Policy, U.S. Readiness Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, during the period from 17 January 1974 to 28 February 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Davis culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    726th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    451st Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Woodard Extron Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-747991), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Bombardier of a B-24 Heavy Bomber of the 726th Bombardment Squadron, 451st Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. 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:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    12th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Woodard Extron Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-747991), 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 as an F-4C Aircraft Commander and Commander of the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    12th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    February 1, 1968
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-0656 (February 29, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Woodard Extron Davis, Jr. (AFSN: 0-747991), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4C Aircraft Commander and Commander of the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Vietnam, in action near Hue, Republic of Vietnam, on 1 February 1968. On that date, despite marginal visibility and withering hostile ground fire, Colonel Davis delivered his ordnance with exceptional precision. His outstanding courage and professional performance facing hostile fire is credited with the saving of many friendly lives. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Davis has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Allied Forces Central Europe

    Action Date:

    February 28, 1971 – July 10, 1972
    Department of the Air Force, Special Orders GB-474 (July 17, 1972)

    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 Major General Woodard Extron Davis, Jr. (ASN: 0-747991), 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 Chief of Staff for Operations and Intelligence, Allied Forces Central Europe, and as Senior United States Representative in that command, from 28 February 1971 to 10 July 1972. In these important assignments, the forceful leadership and outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Davis were a most significant contribution to the overall coordination and effectiveness of Allied air power doctrine and planning for Allied Command Europe, and to the successful operation of that vital Allied Forces Central Europe Headquarters. His outstanding accomplishments resulted in significant improvements in the capability and strengthening of Allied Command Europe. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Davis reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.