After enlisting in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1945, John Davis graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1950 and was commissioned in the Marine Corps. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps General after serving from July 1, 1983 to May 31, 1986 as the 20th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Sponsored by:
John
K.
Davis
March 14, 1927
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Born:
Hagon
,
New Mexico
Home:
Albuquerque
,
New Mexico
Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John K. Davis, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments 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 Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General John K. Davis, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Davis reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel John K. Davis, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John K. Davis, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.