James W. Davis
Born: October 12, 1906 at Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Home Town: Washington, D.C.
Navy Cross
World War II
U.S. Navy
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to James W. Davis, Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. RATON (SS-270), on the FOURTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 10 May 1944 to 23 June 1944, in enemy controlled waters of the South China Sea. Through his experience and sound judgment he brought Commander Davis ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.