Ray Davis (general)
Raymond Gilbert "Ray" Davis (January 13, 1915 – September 3, 2003) was a high ranking and highly decorated United States Marine Corps general officer who had served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Navy Cross during World War II and the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. While serving as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, he retired with over 33 years service in the Marine Corps on March 31, 1972.
General Davis had a close association with Marine Corps legend, Chesty Puller, having served with Pullar on Guadalcanal during World War II and in Korea during the Korean War. A middle school was built and named the "General Ray Davis Middle School", in 2006, in Stockbridge, Georgia where he had resided.
Read more about Ray Davis (general): Early Years, Military Decorations and Awards, Other Honors, Post-retirement
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