Donald K. Davis
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 139 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Donald K. Davis, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with a Medical Detachment, 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against enemy forces on 3 March 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Davis’ intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
