Aaron Davis

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 Specialist Aaron Davis, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company D, 2d Battalion, 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade Combat Team, in action on 13 July 2008 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan. On that date Specialist Davis and his team were patrolling in northeast Afghanistan when they were attacked by Taliban fighters. During the action, Specialist Davis was hit with shrapnel in his right leg from a rocket propelled grenade. Despite his injuries, he remained on the battlefield rendering aid and assisting three injured Soldiers to a medical evacuation helicopter. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.