Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

U.S.S. Washington (BB-56), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

November 1943

"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Battleship U.S.S. WASHINGTON (BB-56), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 14 - 15 November 1942. Rear Admiral Davis skillfully maneuvered his ship through perilous waters and repeated torpedo attacks against numerically superior Japanese forces. Gunfire from his ship is credited with sinking one enemy ship and damaging others. His own ship came through the engagement undamaged. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 320

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rear Admiral

Awarded on:

September 1945

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 342 (V Device)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rear Admiral

Awarded on:

February 1947

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Combat Battleship Division EIGHT, in the Central and Western Pacific from April 1943 to December 1944; and as Commanding Officer of a Battleship Task Force in the South Pacific from November 1943 to December 1944."

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 360. (Gold Star in lieu for a second award of the LoM.)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

4 bronze campaign stars

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)