Clayton E. Davis

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clayton E. Davis (0-666887), Captain (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-51 Fighter Airplane in the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 8 May 1944. On this date Captain Curtis shot down three enemy aircraft and assisted downing a fourth. Captain Davis’ unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.