Details for Davis, Lt. Col. George A., Jr.

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507014669

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Marker Number 14669
Atlas Number 5507014669
Marker Title Davis, Lt. Col. George A., Jr.
Index Entry Davis, Lt. Col. George A., Jr.
Address 206 West Blackjack St.
City Dublin
County Erath
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes military topics
Marker Year 2008
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text One of six sons who served in the military, George A. Davis, Jr. was born in Dublin in 1920 to Pearl (Love) and George Davis. He enlisted as an aviation cadet at Lubbock in Mar. 1942. Davis was among the first P-47 Thunderbolt pilots, flying hundreds of missions during World War II. In the Korean War, he was a leading Ace in the 334th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. On Feb. 10, 1952, Davis led an F-86 SabreJet Combat Aerial Patrol near the Manchurian border. He shot down two attacking MIG-15s before his plane took a direct hit and crashed south of the Yalu River. Already highly decorated, Davis posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor and promotion to Lt. Colonel for his final heroic actions. (2008)