Major Charles W. Davis, Infantry United States Army / "Above and Beyond"

Major Charles W. Davis, Infantry United States Army / "Above and Beyond" (HMNLO)

Location: Montgomery, AL 36104 Montgomery County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 22.925', W 86° 18.799'

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Major Charles W. Davis

A native of Montgomery, graduated of Lanier, alumnus of the Universities of Alabama and Maryland. Major Davis was awarded the Medal of Honor as Executive Officer, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. "For distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on Guadalcanal Island. On 12 January 1943, he volunteered to carry instructions to the leading companies of his battalion which had been caught in crossfire from Japanese machine guns. With complete disregard for his own safety he made his way to the trapped units, delivered instructions, supervised their execution and remained overnight in this exposed position.

"Above and Beyond"

The following day, Davis volunteered to lead an assault on the Japanese position holding up the advance. His rifle jammed, he drew his pistol and led the assault. Electrified by this action, his soldiers followed and seized the hill. The capture broke Japanese resistance and the battalion was then able to secure its objective." During a distinguished 32-year career, he served on the Army General Staff and graduated from the National War College. Among Many important assignments, he commanded the 503d Regiment of the 11th Airborne Division. During the Vietnam War, he advised the South Vietnamese Army in combat. Retired as a Colonel in 1972, he died in 1991. He is buried in Arlington. His service reflects great credit on Montgomery, on Alabama, and on the Nation.
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Year Placed2003
Placed ByAlabama Historical Association
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Date Added Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 at 2:24am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 564591 N 3582995
Decimal Degrees32.38208333, -86.31331667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 22.925', W 86° 18.799'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 22' 55.50" N, 86° 18' 47.94" W
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Area Code(s)334
Closest Postal AddressAt or near N4368 Riverfront Tunnel, Montgomery AL 36104, US
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