(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel Reed Ellsworth Davis, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel INBatallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
52d Infantry RegimentDivision:
23d Infantry Division (Americal)Action Date:
1968 – 1969
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel IN Reed Ellsworth Davis, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 52d Infantry Regiment, Americal Division, in action in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. Colonel Davis’ outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Reed Ellsworth Davis, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Combined Arms Combat Development Activity, Fort Leavenworth, from 1973 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel INBatallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
52d Infantry RegimentDivision:
23d Infantry Division (Americal)Action Date:
1968 – 1969
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel IN Reed Ellsworth Davis, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 52d Infantry Regiment, Americal Division, in action in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.