Korean War
| Service # | AF19436520 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 37 BOMB SQ 17 BOMB WING |
| Rank | Airman Second Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | January 13 1953 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Air Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Airman Second Class Davis was awarded the Air Medal, the Purple Heart the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Notes
Airman Second Class Davis was the tail gunner of a B-26B Invader bomber with the 37th Bomber Squadron, 17th Bomber Wing, stationed at Pusan Airfield (K-9), Pusan, South Korea. On January 13, 1953, shortly after takeoff from Pusan, his aircraft crashed into the sea and exploded, killing all three on board. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.